Section 6-201 – Board Established

    There is a State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners in the Department.

Section 6-202 – Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Board consists of seven members.         (2)    Of the seven Board members:             (i)    Five shall be licensed massage therapists; and             (ii)    Two shall be consumer members.         (3)    (i)    The Governor shall appoint the licensed massage therapist members with the advice of the Secretary, and the advice and consent of the Senate of Maryland, from a list of names of qualified […]

Section 6-203 – Officers

    (a)    From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary–treasurer.     (b)    The Board shall determine:         (1)    The manner of election of the officers; and         (2)    The duties of each officer.

Section 6-204 – Staff; Executive Director

    (a)    The Board and the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners may employ a staff in accordance with the budgets of the boards.     (b)    The Board and the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners jointly shall appoint an executive director, who serves at the pleasure of both boards.     (c)    The executive director:         (1)    Is the executive officer of both boards; and […]

Section 6-205 – Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Reimbursement for Expenses

    (a)    A majority of the full authorized membership of the Board is a quorum.     (b)    The Board shall determine the times and places of meetings of the Board.     (c)    In accordance with the budget of the Board, each member of the Board is entitled to:         (1)    Compensation for each day on which the member is engaged in the duties […]

Section 6-206 – Additional Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may:         (1)    Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;         (2)    Summon witnesses, administer oaths, take affidavits, and take testimony about matters that relate to the duties of the Board; and         (3)    In accordance with the State budget, authorize payment of fees and […]

Section 6-207 – State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Fund

    (a)    There is a State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Fund.     (b)    (1)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and registrations and other services of the Board.         (2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board.         (3)    Funds to cover the compensation and expenses of […]

Section 6-208 – Immunity

    A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5–725 of the Courts Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in the activities of the Board.