# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5A: Physician's license restrictions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S5A

## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5A
- **Heading:** Physician's license restrictions
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 5A

## Text

Section 5A. The board shall have the authority, after a hearing pursuant to chapter thirty A, to impose restrictions on a physician's license prohibiting the physician from performing certain medical procedures or operations, or from performing procedures except under certain conditions. The board shall by regulations specify the bases for such restrictions.

Section 5A. The board shall have the authority, after a hearing pursuant to chapter thirty A, to impose restrictions on a physician's license prohibiting the physician from performing certain medical procedures or operations, or from performing procedures except under certain conditions. The board shall by regulations specify the bases for such restrictions.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 1 Duties of commissioner of occupational licensure and commissioner of public health](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 1B Acceptance of education, training or service completed by applicant as member of armed forces toward qualification requirements to receive license or certification; validity of license or certificate during active service of holder; expedited licensing of spouse of member of armed services; waiver of commonwealth's fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S1B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 2A Acceptance of certificate in lieu of examination for registration as qualified physician; fee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S2A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 2C Schools for training medical X–ray technicians; approval; inspection; approving authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S2C.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 2D Professional relationships preventing physician from providing administrative or judicial testimony](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S2D.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 3 Examinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 4 Record of registered physicians; annual report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5 Investigation of complaints related to the practice of medicine; remediation program; individual profiles; hearing; disciplinary action; immunity; confidentiality; notice; subpoenas; adjudicatory hearing decisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5A Physician's license restrictions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S5A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5C Reports by insurers of medical malpractice claims or actions; liability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S5C.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5D Reports of violations by public officers or employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S5D.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5E Reports by physicians of settlements or arbitration awards; filing; penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S5E.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5G Communication with professional organizations or board; liability; counsel fees and costs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S5G.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5H Incompetency or impairment of physician; physical or mental examination; court order; report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXVI_C112_S5H.md)

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