Bill > S1547

This bill makes several technical amendments to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112, which governs the board of registration in naturopathy. Specifically, the bill modifies language related to controlled substances and professional examination requirements. In Section 1, the bill changes the reference from "controlled substance or prescription drug under chapter 94C" to "Schedule I-V controlled substance," which broadens the scope of substances that can be referenced. In Section 2 and Section 3, the bill adds language acknowledging state exams that existed prior to 1987, which appears to provide historical recognition or grandfathering provisions for naturopathic practitioners who may have been licensed through examination processes that predated current standards. These amendments seem intended to provide more flexibility in defining controlled substances and recognizing historical professional qualifications within the naturopathic registration board's regulatory framework.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1547