Massachusetts § 253 - Genetic counselors; license applications; fee; proof of age, moral character, and educational and professional requirements
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 253 — Genetic counselors; license applications; fee; proof of age, moral character, and educational and professional requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 253. Genetic counselors; license applications; fee; proof of age, moral character, and educational and professional requirements
Section 253. An application for original license, license renewal or for the licensing examination shall be made on forms approved by the board and accompanied by the appropriate fee. The fee for original licenses and renewals shall be determined by the secretary of administration and finance. An applicant for original license shall be sworn and shall furnish satisfactory proof that he is at least 18 years old, of good moral character and has met the educational and professional experience requirements prerequisite to sitting for the licensing examination.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 253 cover?
Section 253 ("Genetic counselors; license applications; fee; proof of age, moral character, and educational and professional requirements") 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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