Code of Massachusetts Regulations
269 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF MASSAGE THERAPY
Title 269 CMR 6.00 - Facility Licensure
Section 6.03 - Establishment Licensure Required
Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024
(1) Delivery of Massage Therapy. Massage therapy, including the provision of out of office massage therapy services, shall only be delivered or offered at any location or portion thereof covered by a valid Massage Therapy Establishment license issued by the Board or otherwise exempted from licensure under 269 CMR 6.03(8).
(2) License Required. Each Massage Therapy Establishment within the Commonwealth shall be licensed by the Board before providing or offering to provide massage therapy and shall annually renew its license using an application provided by the Board, unless there is a change in ownership or location.
(3) Establishment License Type Classes.
(4) Multiple Therapists Establishment License Required. A Multiple Therapists Establishment License shall be required at all locations where two or more Massage Therapists are delivering or offering massage therapy services jointly.
(5) Responsibility for Obtaining an Establishment License. The responsibility for obtaining an Establishment License shall rest with the Operator of the location.
(6) Failure to Obtain an Establishment License. Failure to obtain an Establishment License shall be considered unlicensed practice, unless otherwise exempted.
(7) Number of Licenses Required for Two or More Establishments at the Same Address. Each Massage Therapy Establishment shall require a separate license. The Board will consider the following in determining whether two or more Massage Therapists delivering massage therapy services at the same address constitute one or more Massage Therapy Establishments:
(8) Exemptions.
(9) Locations at Which the Delivery of Massage Therapy Is Prohibited.