§ 43-24A-19. Exceptions
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect, restrict, or prevent the practice, services, or activities of: A person licensed, registered, or certified under any other chapter or article under Title 43 while engaged in the professional or trade practices properly conducted under authority of such other licensing laws, provided that such person shall […]
§ 43-24A-20. Continuing Education Requirements
The board shall establish continuing education requirements not to exceed 25 hours per biennium in massage therapy, its complementary methods as defined by the board, or any of the modalities described in paragraphs (5) through (8) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-24A-19. The board shall by rule establish criteria for the approval of continuing […]
§ 43-24A-21. Proceedings for a Restraining Order, Injunction, or Writ of Mandamus
As cumulative to any other remedy or criminal prosecution, the board may file a proceeding in the name of the state seeking issuance of a restraining order, injunction, or writ of mandamus against any person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program that is or has been violating any of the provisions of this […]
§ 43-24A-22. Local Regulation
This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit a county or municipality from enacting any regulation of persons not licensed pursuant to this chapter. Any place of business where massage therapy for compensation is performed shall also be subject to any regulation by local governing authorities which elect to enact regulations in accordance with this […]
§ 43-24A-23. Taxation as a Health Care Activity
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the act of a duly licensed massage therapist in performing a massage shall be deemed to be the act of a health care professional and shall not be subject to the collection of any form of state or local taxation regulations or fees not also imposed on […]
§ 43-24A-24. Fines and Punishments for Violations
Any person, entity, or board recognized massage therapy educational program that acts in violation of Code Section 43-24A-15, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in this Code section. Each act of unlawful practice under this Code section shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. Upon being convicted a first time under this Code […]
§ 43-24A-30. Licensing or Regulation of Massage Therapy Businesses; Limitation on Naming and Labels
A county, municipality, or other local jurisdiction may by ordinance or resolution license or regulate massage therapy businesses. Any ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this subsection may include, but is not limited to, at least the following requirements on such businesses: Current liability insurance coverage for bodily injury, property damage, and professional liability for […]
§ 43-24A-31. Prohibited Elements of Ordinance or Regulation; No Prohibition on Impeding Practice
A county, municipality, or other local jurisdiction that licenses or regulates massage therapy businesses may not adopt any ordinance or regulation that includes any of the following: Conditions or requirements required as of July 1, 2019, for licensure as a massage therapist under this chapter, including, but not limited to, criminal background checks, education, and […]
§ 43-24A-32. Regulation and Licensing of Other Businesses
Nothing in this article shall prohibit a county, municipality, or other local jurisdiction from: Licensing or regulating other businesses that are not massage therapy businesses; Enacting advertising restrictions on massage therapy businesses to protect the public; provided, however, that this shall not include any restrictions on the content of advertising beyond what is included in […]
§ 43-24A-33. Enforcement by Prosecuting Attorney; Issuance of Injunctions
The appropriate prosecuting attorney may cause appropriate proceedings to be commenced in order to enforce the provisions of this article. The board, in addition to the remedies set forth in this chapter, may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin violations of this article. Such injunction may be issued by such […]