Massachusetts § 23K - Revocation, suspension, etc. of licensee
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 23K — Revocation, suspension, etc. of licensee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23K. Revocation, suspension, etc. of licensee
Section 23K. The board may, after a hearing pursuant to chapter thirty, revoke, suspend, cancel the license of or place on probation, reprimand, censure or otherwise discipline a licensee upon proof satisfactory to a majority of the board that said person:
(a) obtained or attempted to obtain a license by fraud or deception,
(b) been convicted of a felony or of a crime involving moral turpitude,
(c) has been grossly negligent in his practice of athletic training or occupational therapy or physical therapy or lactation consulting,
(d) been adjudged mentally ill or incompetent by the court of competent jurisdiction,
(e) used drugs or intoxicating liquors to the extent which adversely affects his practice,
(f) acted in manner which is professionally unethical according to ethical standards of the professions of occupational therapy or physical therapy.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 23K
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 23K cover?
Section 23K ("Revocation, suspension, etc. of licensee") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 23K?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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