Massachusetts § 56E - Veterinary students; clinical training; licensing exemption
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 56E — Veterinary students; clinical training; licensing exemption, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56E. Veterinary students; clinical training; licensing exemption
Section 56E. Any veterinary student, enrolled in an accredited school or college of veterinary medicine, who is engaged in clinical training under the direct supervision and control of a veterinarian duly registered under the provisions of section fifty-six D, or under the direct supervision and control of a veterinarian otherwise licensed to practice in the commonwealth and who is duly registered with an accredited school or college of veterinary medicine under its clinical training and externship programs shall be exempt from the veterinary licensing provisions of sections fifty-five to fifty-nine, inclusive.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 56E
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 56E cover?
Section 56E ("Veterinary students; clinical training; licensing exemption") 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 § 56E?
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