Massachusetts § 72L - Abuse by licensed or registered professional; any necessary disciplinary action including suspension or revocation of license
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§ 72L. Abuse by licensed or registered professional; any necessary disciplinary action including suspension or revocation of license
Section 72L. Upon a finding by the department of patient or resident abuse, mistreatment or neglect or misappropriation of patient or resident property or a failure to report such instances by a licensed or registered professional, the department or the attorney general shall notify the appropriate board of registration as provided in chapter 112. If a licensed or registered professional has abused, mistreated or neglected a patient or resident or misappropriated patient or resident property or has failed to report such instances, the appropriate board shall take any necessary disciplinary action, including suspension or revocation of such person's license as provided in section 61 of chapter 112, subject to the prescribed procedures.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 72L
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 72L cover?
Section 72L ("Abuse by licensed or registered professional; any necessary disciplinary action including suspension or revocation of license") 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 § 72L?
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