Massachusetts § 172N - Requirements for professional licenses; list of specific disqualifying criminal convictions
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 172N — Requirements for professional licenses; list of specific disqualifying criminal convictions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 172N. Requirements for professional licenses; list of specific disqualifying criminal convictions
Section 172N. State and political subdivision licensing authorities shall provide in the licensing requirements for a professional license a list of the specific criminal convictions that are directly related to the duties and responsibilities for the licensed occupation that may disqualify an applicant from eligibility for a license. For the purposes of this section, ''licensing authority'' shall include an agency, examining board, credentialing board, or other office or commission with the authority to impose occupational fees or licensing requirements on a profession.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 172N
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 172N cover?
Section 172N ("Requirements for professional licenses; list of specific disqualifying criminal convictions") 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 § 172N?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 172N" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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