SB386
AN ACT relating to massage therapy; authorizing the Board of Massage Therapy to issue a license to practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration to a person who would not otherwise qualify for such a license if the person satisfies certain other requirements; revising the acts which constitute the practice of reflexology; eliminating certain requirements for meetings of the Board; requiring the Board to adopt regulations concerning disciplinary actions against the holder of a certificate of a massage, reflexology and structural integration establishment; revising provisions governing the issuance of temporary licenses by the Board; authorizing the Executive Director of the Board to issue subpoenas; revising provisions governing certain advertisements; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Close title AN ACT relating to massage therapy; authorizing the Board of Massage Therapy to issue a license to practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration to a person who would not otherwise qualify for such a license if the person satisfies certain other requirements; revising the acts which constitute the practice of reflexology; eliminating certain requirements for meetings of the Board; requiring the Board to adopt regulations concerning disciplinary actions against the holder of a certificate of a massage, reflexology and structural integration establishment; revising provisions governing the issuance of temporary licenses by the Board; authorizing the Executive Director of the Board to issue subpoenas; revising provisions governing certain advertisements; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Introduction Date
Monday, March 17, 2025
Primary Sponsor
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AN ACT relating to massage therapy; authorizing the Board of Massage Therapy to issue a license to practice massage ther
Existing law authorizes the Board of Massage Therapy to issue licenses to practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration. (Chapter 640C of NRS) Section 1 of this bill authorizes the Board, after conducting a review of the credentials of an applicant who does not otherwise satisfy the requirements for the issuance of a license to practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration, to grant such a license to a person who: (1) has legally practiced massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration in another state, territory or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia for not less than 3 years; (2) submits certain information and documents to the Board; and (3) passes certain examinations. Sections 5-7 of this bill make conforming changes to indicate that the provisions of section 1 are exceptions to the general requirements for the issuance of a license to practice massage therapy, a license to practice reflexology and a license to practice structural integration. Section 2 of this bill revises the definition of the term “reflexology” to include the application of a system of pressure to the face of the human body. Section 3 of this bill eliminates the requirement that the Board alternate the location of its meetings between the southern and northern districts of this State. Existing law requires the Board to adopt regulations that prescribe the requirements for the certification and operation of a massage, reflexology and s
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