328-B:1 Regulation of Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments. – The general court, to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state of New Hampshire, establishes a regulatory program for massage therapists, including establishing basic qualifications for licensure of massage therapists. Source. 1990, 12:1. 1996, 47:11. 2009, 64:1, eff. Aug. 8, […]
328-B:10 Exemptions; Application of Chapter. – I. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a person licensed by this state pursuant to any other provision of law, or any person employed by such a licensee as an assistant, from performing the occupation for which he or she is licensed. II. Nothing in this chapter shall […]
328-B:11 Violations; Penalty. – Any person practicing massage within the meaning of this chapter, without first obtaining a license as required by this chapter, or who violates any of the provisions of, or rules adopted under this chapter, shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person, or guilty of a misdemeanor if […]
328-B:11-a Administrative Fines. – The executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification, after notice and opportunity for hearing, pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 541-A, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $2,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant […]
328-B:12 Injunctive Relief. – The practice of massage by a person without a license issued under this chapter or whose license has been suspended or revoked, or has expired is declared to be a danger to the public health and welfare. In addition to any other civil, criminal, or disciplinary remedy, the attorney general, […]
328-B:13 Repealed by 2009, 64:14, eff. Aug. 8, 2009. –
328-B:2 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Applicant " means a person who has submitted to the executive director an application for a license pursuant to this chapter. II. "Advisory board" means the advisory board of massage therapists. III. "Compensation" means the receipt of: (a) Money, goods, services, or other things of value; […]
328-B:2-a Scope of Practice. – A massage therapist may do any of the following when performing massage, including, but not limited to: I. Use of heat and cold, hydrotherapy, heliotherapy, and external application of herbal or topical preparations not classified as prescription drugs. II. Analysis of posture and movement. III. Provision of education in […]
328-B:3 Prohibited Acts. – No person shall: I. Act or advertise as a massage therapist for compensation without holding a license issued pursuant to this chapter. II. [Repealed.] III. Fail to comply with an order of the executive director issued pursuant to this chapter. IV. Fail to comply with a rule adopted by the […]
328-B:4 Powers and Duties of the Executive Director; Rulemaking. – The executive director shall have the power and duty to: I. Issue, suspend, revoke, renew, and deny licenses in accordance with rules adopted under RSA 541-A. II. Hold hearings, and conduct investigations, public or confidential, and issue orders relating to such hearings and investigations. […]
328-B:5 Advisory Board of Massage Therapists. – The executive director shall establish the advisory board of massage therapists. The board shall consist of 3 massage therapists who are licensees in the state of New Hampshire. The members shall be appointed for 3 years, staggered so that the term of one member expires each year, […]
328-B:5-a Temporary License for Massage Therapists. – I. The executive director shall issue a temporary license to any person who has attended a massage therapy program in another state who does not currently meet the requirements for licensure, provided that he or she: (a) Is at least 21 years of age on the date […]
328-B:6 License Issuance; Reciprocity. – I. The executive director shall issue a massage therapist’s license to each qualified applicant who: (a) Submits the required application form and licensing fee. (b) Is at least 18 years of age on the date of the application. (c) Has not been convicted in New Hampshire or in any […]
328-B:7 License Renewal. – All licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire on the last day of the birth month of the licensee in the even-numbered year, upon approval of the executive director of the renewal application and submission of the required renewal fee. Source. 1990, 12:1. 1995, 310:183. 2014, 167:23. 2015, 229:13, […]
328-B:8 License Revocation or Suspension. – After notice and opportunity for hearing, as provided for under RSA 541-A, the executive director may revoke or suspend any license issued pursuant to this chapter if the licensee: I. Violates this chapter or any rule or order adopted or issued under it; II. Knowingly makes any false […]
328-B:9 Repealed by 1996, 47:12, VI, eff. June, 23, 1996. –
