The board must refuse a license to an applicant radically deficient in any essential branch. In case of a failure, the candidate must have the privilege, after the expiration of one year from his rejection, of another examination by the board to which his application was first made (_ib._, s. 1, 46). A license, or a certified copy, must be filed with the clerk of the circuit court of the county or city in which the licensee may practise; the number of the book and page containing the recorded copy must be noted in the body of license. EVIDENCE.—The records have the same weight as evidence that is given to the record of conveyances of land (_ib._, s. 1, 48). EXCEPTIONS.—The act does not apply to commissioned surgeons of the United States army, navy, or marine hospital service, to physicians or surgeons in actual consultation from other States, nor to persons temporarily practising under the supervision of an actual medical preceptor, nor to a midwife or person who may render gratuitous services in case of emergency (_ib._, s. 1, 49, 51). PENALTY.—Practising, or attempting to practise, without a license is a misdemeanor punishable with a fine of from $50 to $200 for each offence, with confinement in jail, in default of payment, till fine and costs are paid; a person so practising is debarred from recovering compensation (_ib._, s. 1, 50). FEES.—To secretary of board, before examination, $10 (_ib._, s. 1, 45). To clerk of court, for registration, $1 (_ib._, s. 1, 48). MASSACHUSETTS. In Massachusetts there is no statute upon this subject. MICHIGAN. QUALIFICATION.—It is unlawful to practise medicine or surgery or any branch except dentistry, without the prescribed qualifications and registration in the office of the county clerk (Laws 1883, c. 167, s. 1). A person who was practising when the law took effect, and had been practising continuously for at least five years prior thereto in the State, is deemed qualified to practise medicine after registration (_ib._, s. 2, as amended 1887, c. 268). A graduate of a legally authorized medical college in the State, or any of the United States, or any other country, is deemed qualified to practise medicine and surgery in all departments after registration. A student or undergraduate is not prohibited from practising with and under the immediate supervision of a person legally qualified to practise medicine and surgery (_ib._).