7800 – Introduction.

§ 7800. Introduction. This article applies to the profession of massage therapy. The general provisions for all professions contained in article one hundred thirty of this title apply to this article.

7801 – Definition of Practice of Massage Therapy.

§ 7801. Definition of practice of massage therapy. The practice of the profession of massage therapy is defined as engaging in applying a scientific system of activity to the muscular structure of the human body by means of stroking, kneading, tapping and vibrating with the hands or vibrators for the purpose of improving muscle tone […]

7802 – Practice of Massage Therapy and Use of Title “Masseur”, “Masseuse” or “Massage Therapist” or the Term “Massage” or “Massage Therapy”.

§ 7802. Practice of massage therapy and use of title “masseur”, “masseuse” or “massage therapist” or the term “massage” or “massage therapy”. Only a person licensed or authorized pursuant to this chapter shall practice massage therapy and only a person licensed under this article shall use the title “masseur”, “masseuse” or “massage therapist”. No person, […]

7803 – State Board for Massage Therapy.

§ 7803. State board for massage therapy. A state board for massage therapy shall be appointed by the board of regents on recommendation of the commissioner for the purpose of assisting the board of regents and the department on matters of professional licensing and professional conduct in accordance with section sixty-five hundred eight of this […]

7804 – Requirements for a Professional License.

§ 7804. Requirements for a professional license. To qualify for a license as a massage therapist, masseur or masseuse, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements: (1) Application: file an application with the department; (2) Education: have received an education, including high school graduation and graduation from a school or institute of massage therapy with […]

7805 – Exempt Persons.

§ 7805. Exempt persons. Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to prohibit: 1. The practice of massage therapy by any person who is authorized to practice medicine, nursing, osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, or podiatry in accordance with the provisions of this title. 2. The practice of that massage which is customarily given in barber […]

7806 – Limited Permits.

§ 7806. Limited permits. 1. The department may issue a limited permit to practice massage therapy as a licensed massage therapist, masseur or masseuse to a person who has not previously held such a permit and who fulfills all except the examination and citizenship requirements for a license, provided however that a permit shall not […]

7807 – Mandatory Continuing Education.

§ 7807. Mandatory continuing education. 1. (a) Each massage therapist licensed pursuant to this article required to register triennially with the department to practice in the state shall comply with the provisions of the mandatory continuing education requirements prescribed in subdivision two of this section except as set forth in paragraphs (b) and (c) of […]