Massachusetts § 9A - Rules and regulations governing examinations
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 9A — Rules and regulations governing examinations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9A. Rules and regulations governing examinations
Section 9A. The director, subject to the approval of the governor and council, may make such rules and regulations governing the conduct of written and oral examinations by the several boards of registration and examination aforesaid as shall tend to standardize procedure and protect the commonwealth and applicants for registration against fraud; provided, that nothing in this section shall prevent any such board from adopting under authority of other provisions of law specific rules and regulations which are not in conflict with the rules and regulations authorized by this section.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 9A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 9A cover?
Section 9A ("Rules and regulations governing examinations") 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 § 9A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 9A" (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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How does Massachusetts § 9A apply to my situation?
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