Massachusetts § 121 - Psychologists; issuance of license without examination
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 121 — Psychologists; issuance of license without examination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 121. Psychologists; issuance of license without examination
Section 121. Notwithstanding the provisions of section one hundred and twenty, the board may issue a license without examination to an applicant who presents evidence that he has been licensed or certified as a psychologist by a similar board of another jurisdiction whose standards, in the opinion of the board, are not lower than those required in the commonwealth; or that he holds a diploma from a nationally recognized board or agency approved by the board.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 121
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 121 cover?
Section 121 ("Psychologists; issuance of license without examination") 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.
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