Bill > H2402

This bill makes several amendments to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112, which governs the Board of Registration in Naturopathy, specifically modifying three sections related to controlled substances and examination requirements. In Section 1, the bill changes language around controlled substances, replacing the specific reference to "controlled substance or prescription drug under chapter 94C" with the broader term "Schedule I-V controlled substance," which encompasses a wider range of regulated medications. In Section 2, the bill adds a provision that allows recognition of a "state exam that existed prior to 1987" as equivalent to current examination standards, potentially providing more flexibility for older practitioners. Similarly, in Section 3, the bill allows the board to consider a "state exam that existed prior to 1987" when making registration decisions, which suggests an intent to provide additional pathways for naturopathic practitioners to become registered. These changes appear designed to update and provide more nuanced language around naturopathic practitioner regulation, potentially making licensing requirements more inclusive of practitioners with historical credentials.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2402