Massachusetts § 146 - Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; penalty for illegal representation or practice
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 146 — Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; penalty for illegal representation or practice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 146. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; penalty for illegal representation or practice
Section 146. No person shall hold himself out as a speech-language pathologist or practice speech-language pathology unless he is licensed in accordance with the requirements of section 144 or section 144B or certified in accordance with the requirements of section 144A. No person shall use the title speech-language pathologist or speech-language pathology assistant or any other similar title or description in connection with his name or place of business unless that person is so licensed or certified.
No person shall hold himself out as an audiologist or practice audiology unless he is licensed in accordance with the requirements of section 144 or section 144B or certified in accordance with the requirements of section 144A. No person shall use the title audiologist or audiology assistant or any other similar title or description in connection with his name or place of business unless that person is so licensed or certified.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 146
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 146 cover?
Section 146 ("Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; penalty for illegal representation or practice") 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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