Massachusetts § 24B - Standards for schools of pharmacy; certificates of approval; courses
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 24B — Standards for schools of pharmacy; certificates of approval; courses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24B. Standards for schools of pharmacy; certificates of approval; courses
Section 24B. The board shall forthwith establish standards to be met by schools or colleges of pharmacy and when, in the opinion of the board, such standards have been met by any school or college of pharmacy, a certificate of approval shall be awarded to such approved school or college of pharmacy; provided, that if at any time such approved school or college of pharmacy has, in the opinion of the board, lowered its standards below that established by the board, such certificate, after notice and hearing, may be revoked by the board. No person, school or college of pharmacy or other institution of learning shall establish, conduct or offer any course in pharmacy for residents or non-residents of the commonwealth unless and until such course meets the standards established by the board under authority of this section. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 24B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 24B cover?
Section 24B ("Standards for schools of pharmacy; certificates of approval; courses") 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 § 24B?
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