General Laws of Massachusetts - Chapter 111J Alcohol and Drug Counselors

• Massachusetts General Laws - Definitions - Chapter 111J, Section 1
  As used in this section and in sections 2 to 8, inclusive, the following words shall, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, have the following...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Duties of department - Chapter 111J, Section 2
  The department shall establish the requirements for the licensing of alcohol and drug counselors practicing in the commonwealth, evaluate the qualifications of applicants, supervise licensing...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Licensing; proof of qualifications; biennial license renewal - Chapter 111J, Section 3
  Each applicant for a license shall furnish the department with proof of satisfactory completion of the educational, training and experience requirements for licensure, including completion...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Prohibition of unlicensed alcohol and drug counseling; fine; injunction - Chapter 111J, Section 4
  Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter or by regulation, a person who is not licensed or is otherwise exempt from licensing, shall not...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Persons exempt from licensing requirements; provision of counseling services by nonlicensed individuals; limitations - Chapter 111J, Section 5
  The following individuals shall be exempt from the licensing requirements of this chapter: (a) an educational psychologist, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, nurse...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Consumer complaints; authority of department; discipline of licensee - Chapter 111J, Section 6
  The department shall establish procedures for consumers to file written complaints regarding an alcohol and drug counselor who is subject to requirements for licensure. The...
• Massachusetts General Laws - License examinations; form; semi-annually; certificate in lieu of examination - Chapter 111J, Section 7
  Examinations for licensed alcohol and drug counselors shall be conducted at least twice a year at times and places designated by the department. Examinations shall...
• Massachusetts General Laws - License without examination; applicant licensed or certified in another state - Chapter 111J, Section 8
  The department may issue a license without examination to an applicant whose qualifications meet the requirements for licensure established by the department if such applicant...

Last modified: September 11, 2015