Massachusetts § 52D - Suspension, revocation or cancellation of certificate, registration, license or authority upon conviction of felony related to practice of dentistry
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 52D — Suspension, revocation or cancellation of certificate, registration, license or authority upon conviction of felony related to practice of dentistry, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52D. Suspension, revocation or cancellation of certificate, registration, license or authority upon conviction of felony related to practice of dentistry
Section 52D. The board, after due notice and hearing, may suspend, revoke or cancel any certificate, registration, license or authority issued by it, of any dentist convicted in any court in the commonwealth of a felony related to the practice of dentistry.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 52D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 52D cover?
Section 52D ("Suspension, revocation or cancellation of certificate, registration, license or authority upon conviction of felony related to practice of dentistry") 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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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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