Code of Massachusetts Regulations 238 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF ELECTROLOGISTS (REPEALED)
238 CMR – Board of Registration of Electrologists has been repealed and is no longer in effect.
⚖️ Summary:
Title: 238 CMR – Board of Registration of Electrologists
Agency: Formerly under the Division of Professional Licensure (now Division of Occupational Licensure / DOL)
Status: Repealed
📜 What Was It?
238 CMR previously contained the rules and regulations governing:
Licensing and standards for electrologists (licensed professionals who perform hair removal using electrolysis).
Continuing education requirements.
Professional conduct and disciplinary procedures.
❌ Repeal Details:
The Board of Registration of Electrologists was dissolved, and the regulations were formally repealed.
This repeal likely reflects either:
A transfer of oversight to another board or agency (e.g., Board of Cosmetology or Board of Allied Health Professionals), or
A sunsetting of the licensure requirements entirely.
🔍 Where to Check Now:
Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL):
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of-occupational-licensure
Board of Cosmetology and Barbering may now oversee related practices:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-cosmetology-and-barbering
You can verify regulatory updates via the Massachusetts Register or Mass.gov Law Library:
https://www.mass.gov/law-library
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