§ 5424. Registration renewal
§ 5424. Registration renewal (a) A registration under this chapter shall be renewed every two years by submission of a new, completed application and shall be accompanied by payment of the required fee. (b) A registration that has lapsed shall be renewed upon payment of the biennial renewal fee and the late renewal penalty. (Added […]
§ 5425. Fees
§ 5425. Fees Applicants and persons regulated under this chapter shall pay those fees set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 125(b). (Added 2019, No. 178 (Adj. Sess.), § 29, eff. April 1, 2021.)
§ 5426. Display of registration
§ 5426. Display of registration A massage therapist, bodyworker, or touch professional shall conspicuously display his or her registration in any establishment where the registrant is engaged in the practice of massage or the practice of bodywork. (Added 2019, No. 178 (Adj. Sess.), § 29, eff. April 1, 2021.)
§ 5427. Unprofessional conduct
§ 5427. Unprofessional conduct Unprofessional conduct means the conduct set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 129a and the following: (1) engaging in activities in violation of 13 V.S.A. § 2605 (voyeurism); (2) engaging in a sexual act with a client; (3) conviction of a crime committed while engaged in the practice of massage or the […]
§ 5422. Registration by endorsement
§ 5422. Registration by endorsement The Director may issue a registration to an individual under this chapter if the individual holds a license, registration, certification, or other authorization to practice massage therapy or bodywork from a U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction. (Added 2019, No. 178 (Adj. Sess.), § 29, eff. April 1, 2021.)
§ 5423. Establishments; designee and inspection
§ 5423. Establishments; designee and inspection (a) An establishment shall designate a massage therapist, bodyworker, or touch professional to be responsible for ensuring the establishment complies with the requirements of this chapter and the rules adopted by the Director. (b) A person authorized by the Director may enter any establishment for the purpose of inspection […]
§ 5403. Unauthorized practice
§ 5403. Unauthorized practice Any individual who engages in the practice of massage or the practice of bodywork without a registration from the Office shall be subject to the penalties provided in 3 V.S.A. § 127 (unauthorized practice). (Added 2019, No. 178 (Adj. Sess.), § 29, eff. April 1, 2021.)
§ 5404. Exemptions
§ 5404. Exemptions (a) The following shall not require a registration under this chapter: (1) the practice of massage or the practice of bodywork by a student as part of a professional massage or bodywork education program; (2) the practice of massage or the practice of bodywork by an apprentice as part of a massage […]
§ 5411. Duties of the Director
§ 5411. Duties of the Director (a) Generally. The Director shall: (1) provide general information to applicants for registration as a massage therapist, bodyworker, or touch professional; (2) receive applications for registration and provide registrations to applicants qualified under this chapter; (3) administer fees as established by law; (4) refer all disciplinary matters to an […]
§ 5412. Advisor appointees
§ 5412. Advisor appointees (a) The Secretary of State shall appoint three advisors of suitable qualifications, as described in this section, to advise the Director on matters relating to the practice of massage and the practice of bodywork. (b) The Secretary shall appoint the advisors to serve, at the Secretary’s pleasure, for five-year staggered terms. […]