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 is licensed or certified in alcohol and drug counseling or a comparable field in another state wherein the requirements for licensure are deemed by the department to be equivalent to or in excess of the requirements of this chapter.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 111j - Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Section 2 - Duties of Department
Section 3 - Licensing; Proof of Qualifications; Biennial License Renewal
Section 4 - Prohibition of Unlicensed Alcohol and Drug Counseling; Fine; Injunction
Section 6 - Consumer Complaints; Authority of Department; Discipline of Licensee
Section 7 - License Examinations; Form; Semi-Annually; Certificate in Lieu of Examination
Section 8 - License Without Examination; Applicant Licensed or Certified in Another State