Section 34-43-1 – Short Title.
Section 34-43-1 Short title. This chapter shall be cited as the “Alabama Massage Therapy Licensure Act.” (Acts 1996, No. 96-661, p. 1060, §1.)
Section 34-43-10 – Massage Therapist Examination.
Section 34-43-10 Massage therapist examination. (a) In the event that a massage therapist’s examination is required, it shall be conducted at the times and places and under the supervision determined by the board. The board shall notify each applicant of the time and place of the examination. (b) The board may determine by rule the […]
Section 34-43-11 – Licensing of Establishments.
Section 34-43-11 Licensing of establishments. (a) Establishments shall be licensed by the board. A sexually oriented business may not be licensed as an establishment and shall not operate as an establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter. (b) Establishments shall employ only licensed massage therapists to perform massage therapy. (c) The board shall provide by rule, […]
Section 34-43-12 – Application Forms; Issuance of License; Display of License.
Section 34-43-12 Application forms; issuance of license; display of license. (a) Applications for licensure or renewal shall be on forms provided by the board and shall be accompanied by the proper fee. The application shall be legible, either printed in black ink or typed. Applications sent by facsimile shall not be accepted. A two-by-two photograph, […]
Section 34-43-13 – License Renewal; Reinstatement.
Section 34-43-13 License renewal; reinstatement. (a) Each license shall be renewed biennially, on or before the anniversary date, by forwarding to the board a renewal application accompanied by the renewal fee. Each applicant for renewal for licensure shall be subject to a criminal history check. Any license not renewed biennially on or before the anniversary […]
Section 34-43-14 – Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Fund.
Section 34-43-14 Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Fund. (a) By rule, the board shall initially assess and collect the following fees not to exceed: (1) One hundred sixty dollars ($160) for the examination. (2) One hundred dollars ($100) for the initial massage therapist license which shall be issued for one year. The initial licensing fee […]
Section 34-43-15 – Complaints; Grounds for Suspension; Revocation, etc., of License; Penalties; Rulemaking Authority.
Section 34-43-15 Complaints; grounds for suspension; revocation, etc., of license; penalties; rulemaking authority. (a) Any person may file with the board a written and signed complaint regarding an allegation of impropriety by a licensee, establishment, or person. Complaints shall be made in the manner prescribed by the board. Complaints received by the board shall be […]
Section 34-43-16 – Use of Words “Massage” or “Bodywork” or Other Advertising Descriptions by Non-Licensed Persons.
Section 34-43-16 Use of words “massage” or “bodywork” or other advertising descriptions by non-licensed persons. A person who does not hold a license as a massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, or athletic trainer, or a license for an establishment, shall not use the words “massage” or “bodywork” on any sign or other form of advertising […]
Section 34-43-17 – Criminal Penalties.
Section 34-43-17 Criminal penalties. Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. (Acts 1996, No. 96-661, p. 1060, §17.)
Section 34-43-18 – Injunction; Civil Penalty.
Section 34-43-18 Injunction; civil penalty. (a) In addition to the criminal penalties prescribed by this chapter, the board may seek an injunction against any person or establishment in violation of this chapter. (b) In an action for an injunction, the board may demand and recover a civil penalty of fifty dollars ($50) per day for […]
Section 34-43-19 – Construction With Other Regulations.
Section 34-43-19 Construction with other regulations. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), this chapter shall supersede any regulation adopted by a political subdivision of the state related to the licensing or regulation of massage therapists and massage therapy establishments. (b) This section shall not affect: (1) Local regulations relating to zoning requirements or […]
Section 34-43-2 – Legislative Findings and Intent.
Section 34-43-2 Legislative findings and intent. Massage therapy is declared by the Legislature to be a professional therapeutic health service. The Legislature finds that in the practice of massage therapy, there is a necessity to preserve and protect individual life and health, to promote the public interest and welfare by establishing licensure requirements and assuring […]
Section 34-43-20 – Massage Therapy Schools; Instructors.
Section 34-43-20 Massage therapy schools; instructors. (a) To be approved by the board, a massage therapy school shall meet the following requirements: (1) File a completed application prescribed by the board with the board and pay a registration fee as specified in Section 34-43-14. (2) Provide documentation of a curriculum which includes a minimum number […]
Section 34-43-21 – Continuing Education.
Section 34-43-21 Continuing education. (a) Every massage therapist licensed pursuant to this chapter shall be required to complete 16 hours of continuing education as a condition for renewing his or her license. The continuing education courses shall be offered by providers approved by the board. The courses shall have been completed within the 24 months […]
Section 34-43-3 – Definitions.
Section 34-43-3 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ADVERTISE. Distributing a card, flier, sign, or device to any person or organization, or allowing any sign or marking on any building, radio, television, or by advertising by any other means designed to attract public attention. (2) BOARD. […]
Section 34-43-4 – Regulated Activities.
Section 34-43-4 Regulated activities. Except as specifically provided by this chapter, beginning January 1, 1997, no person may do any of the following unless licensed pursuant to this chapter: (1) Advertise that he or she performs therapeutic massage or related touch therapy modalities. (2) Hold himself or herself out to the public as a massage […]
Section 34-43-5 – Exemptions.
Section 34-43-5 Exemptions. (a) The following persons, offices, or establishments shall be exempt from this chapter: (1) A student of massage therapy who is rendering massage therapy services under the supervision of a licensed massage therapy instructor, or any other supervisory arrangement recognized and approved by the board, including, but not limited to, a temporary […]
Section 34-43-6 – Alabama Board of Massage Therapy.
Section 34-43-6 Alabama Board of Massage Therapy. (a) There is created the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy. The purpose of the board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by ensuring that licensed massage therapists, massage therapy schools, and massage therapy instructors meet prescribed standards of education, competency, and practice. To […]
Section 34-43-7 – Powers and Duties of Board.
Section 34-43-7 Powers and duties of board. (a) By rule, the board shall make provisions to do all of the following: (1) Examine and qualify for examination applicants for licensure and issue a license to each successful applicant. (2) Adopt a seal, which shall be affixed to all licenses issued by the board. (3) Prescribe […]
Section 34-43-8 – License Requirement; Sexually Oriented Businesses; Services for Clients Who Are Ill or Who Have Physical Dysfunctions.
Section 34-43-8 License requirement; sexually oriented businesses; services for clients who are ill or who have physical dysfunctions. (a) No person may perform the duties of a massage therapist unless he or she possesses a current license issued pursuant to this chapter. (b) A licensed massage therapist may not perform massage therapy, whether or not […]