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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners|Section 6-208 - Immunity

    A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5–725 of the Courts Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in the activities of the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 3 - Licenses and Registrations|Section 6-301 - License and Registration Required; Exceptions

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be:        (1)    Licensed by the Board before the individual may practice massage therapy in the State; or        (2)    Registered by the Board before the individual may practice massage therapy in a setting that is not a health care setting in the State.    (b)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    A student enrolled in an approved education program as determined by the Board while practicing massage therapy in the State;        (2)    An individual permitted to practice massage therapy under regulations adopted by the Board, if the individual otherwise has qualified to practice massage therapy in any other state or country that has substantially similar requirements for authorization to practice massage therapy and the individual is in the State for no more than 7 days;        (3)    A family member practicing massage therapy on another family member;        (4)    An athletic trainer while functioning in the course of the athletic trainer’s professional capacity;        (5)    An individual employed by the federal government to practice massage therapy while practicing within the scope of the individual’s employment; or        (6)    An individual working in a beauty salon:            (i)    For which the person who operates the beauty salon has obtained a permit from the State Board of Cosmetology as required under § 5–501 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; and            (ii)    In which the individual is providing cosmetology and esthetic services, including the application and removal of skin or skin care products.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 3 - Licenses and Registrations|Section 6-303 - State and National Criminal History Records Check

    (a)    In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.    (b)    As part of an application to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check, an applicant shall submit to the Central Repository:        (1)    Two complete sets of legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;        (2)    The fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to State criminal history records; and        (3)    The processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.    (c)    In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–228 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the Board and to the applicant the criminal history record information of the applicant.    (d)    If an applicant has made three or more unsuccessful attempts at securing legible fingerprints, the Board may accept an alternate method of a criminal history records check as permitted by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.    (e)    Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:        (1)    Is confidential and may not be redisseminated; and        (2)    May be used only for the licensing or registration purpose authorized by this title.    (f)    The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 3 - Licenses and Registrations|Section 6-304 - Application

    (a)    To apply for a license or registration, an applicant shall:        (1)    Submit to the Board an application on the form that the Board requires;        (2)    Submit to the Board evidence of compliance with the requirements of § 6–302 of this subtitle; and        (3)    Pay the application fee set by the Board.    (b)    The Board shall issue a license or registration to any applicant who:        (1)    Pays a license or registration fee set by the Board; and        (2)    Meets the requirements of this subtitle.    (c)    The Board shall include on each license and registration that the Board issues:        (1)    The seal of the Board; and        (2)    The kind of license or registration.    (d)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure or registration forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 6–303 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license or registration, the Board shall consider:            (i)    The age at which the crime was committed;            (ii)    The circumstances surrounding the crime;            (iii)    The length of time that has passed since the crime;            (iv)    Subsequent work history;            (v)    Employment and character references; and            (vi)    Any other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.        (2)    The Board may not issue a license or registration if the criminal history record information required under § 6–303 of this subtitle has not been received.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 3 - Licenses and Registrations|Section 6-305 - Expiration; Renewal

    (a)    (1)    A license or registration expires on the date set by the Board, unless the license or registration is renewed for a 1–year term as provided in this section.        (2)    A license or registration may not be renewed for a term of longer than 2 years.    (b)    At least 1 month before the license or registration expires, the Board shall send to the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or physical address of the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner, a renewal notice that states:        (1)    The date on which the current license or registration expires;        (2)    The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license or registration expires; and        (3)    The amount of the renewal fee.    (c)    Before a license or registration expires, the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner periodically may renew it for an additional term, if the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner:        (1)    Otherwise is entitled to be licensed or registered;        (2)    Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and        (3)    Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board.    (d)    (1)    Each licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner shall notify the Board in writing of any change in the name or address of the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner within 60 days after the change occurred.        (2)    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 6–309 of this subtitle, if a licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner fails to notify the Board within the time required under this subsection, the Board may impose an administrative penalty of $100.    (e)    The Board shall renew the license of each licensed massage therapist and the registration of each registered massage practitioner who meets the requirements of this section.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 3 - Licenses and Registrations|Section 6-306 - Reinstatement of License on Failure to Renew

    (a)    If a licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner fails for any reason to renew a license or registration, the Board shall reinstate the license or registration if the former licensed massage therapist or former registered massage practitioner:        (1)    Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license or registration within 5 years after the license or registration expires;        (2)    Meets the renewal requirements of § 6–305 of this subtitle; and        (3)    Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board.    (b)    (1)    The Board may not reinstate the license of a former licensed massage therapist or registration of a former registered massage practitioner who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license or registration within 5 years after the license or registration expires.        (2)    If the Board does not reinstate a license or registration under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a former licensed massage therapist or former registered massage practitioner may apply for a new license or registration by meeting the licensing or registration requirements in effect at the time of application for obtaining a new license or registration under this title and any additional requirements determined by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-306.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 3 - Licenses and Registrations|Section 6-306.1 - Conspicuous Display of License or Registration

    Each holder of a license or registration shall display the license or registration conspicuously where the holder is engaged in practice.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 3 - Licenses and Registrations|Section 6-307 - Surrender of License

    (a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license or registration of a licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner, a licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner may not surrender the license or registration nor may the license or registration lapse by operation of law while a licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner.    (b)    The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the license or registration.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 3 - Licenses and Registrations|Section 6-309 - Hearing

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 6–308 of this subtitle, the Board shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.    (b)    The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.    (c)    The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.    (d)    Over the signature of an officer or the executive director of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this title and any hearings or proceedings before it.    (e)    If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, then, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person as for contempt of court.    (f)    If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, the Board nevertheless may hear and determine the matter.    (g)    If, after a hearing, an individual is found in violation of § 6–308 of this subtitle, the individual shall pay the costs of the hearing as specified in regulation adopted by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 3 - Licenses and Registrations|Section 6-310 - Judicial Review

    (a)    Except as provided in this section for an action under § 6–308 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.    (b)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under § 6–308 of this subtitle may not appeal to the Secretary but may take a direct judicial appeal as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 3 - Licenses and Registrations|Section 6-311 - Injunctions

    (a)    An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:        (1)    The unauthorized practice of massage therapy; or        (2)    Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 6–308 of this subtitle.    (b)    An action under this section may be brought by:        (1)    The Board in its own name;        (2)    The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or        (3)    A State’s Attorney, in the name of the State.    (c)    An action under this section may be brought in the county where the defendant:        (1)    Resides; or        (2)    Engages in the act sought to be enjoined.    (d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an action under this section may not be brought against an individual who is authorized to practice a health occupation under this article.        (2)    An action under this section may be brought against an individual who is authorized to practice massage therapy under this title.    (e)    Proof of actual damage or that any person will sustain any damage if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.    (f)    An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of massage therapy under § 6–501 of this title or disciplinary action under § 6–308 of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous|Section 6-401 - Advertising and Solicitation

    (a)    The Board shall adopt regulations to establish standards for advertising or soliciting by licensed massage therapists or registered massage practitioners.    (b)    For purposes of this section, the mailing of notices to patients to inform them of times for periodic appointments is not advertising or soliciting.    (c)    A licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner may use a trade name in connection with the practice of massage therapy provided that:        (1)    The use of the trade name is not deceptive or misleading;        (2)    The advertisement in which the trade name appears includes the name of the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner or the name of the business entity providing the massage therapy services being advertised, as long as the advertisement includes the name of a licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner;        (3)    The name of the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner providing massage therapy services appears on the billing invoices, stationery, and any receipt given to a patient; and        (4)    Treatment records are maintained that clearly identify the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner who has performed the massage therapy service for the patient.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous|Section 6-402 - Referrals to Unlicensed Therapists Prohibited

    A health care provider who is licensed or certified under this article may not refer patients to an individual who is not a licensed massage therapist.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous|Section 6-403 - Reimbursements by Health Insurance Entities

    This subtitle does not require a nonprofit health service plan, an insurer, a health maintenance organization, or a person acting as a third party administrator to reimburse a licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner for any services rendered even though the services are within the scope of practice of the licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous|Section 6-404 - Massage Therapist and Practitioner Rehabilitation Committee

    (a)    In this section, “massage therapist and practitioner rehabilitation committee” means a committee that:        (1)    Is a committee of the Board or a committee of an association that represents at least 250 licensed massage therapists in the State that:            (i)    Is recognized by the Board; and            (ii)    Includes massage therapists and massage practitioners; and        (2)    Performs any of the functions listed in subsection (c) of this section.    (b)    A rehabilitation committee of the Board or recognized by the Board may function:        (1)    Solely for the Board; or        (2)    Jointly with a rehabilitation committee representing another board or boards.    (c)    A massage therapist and practitioner rehabilitation committee shall evaluate and provide assistance to any licensed massage therapist, registered massage practitioner, or other individual regulated by the Board in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.    (d)    (1)    In this subsection, “civil action” does not include a proceeding before the Board or the judicial review of a proceeding before the Board.        (2)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the proceedings, records, and files of the massage therapist and practitioner rehabilitation committee are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action arising out of matters that are being or have been reviewed and evaluated by the massage therapist and practitioner rehabilitation committee.        (3)    Paragraph (2) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the massage therapist and practitioner rehabilitation committee and that otherwise would be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in any arbitration or civil proceeding.    (e)    A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of the jurisdiction of a massage therapist and practitioner rehabilitation committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the massage therapist and practitioner rehabilitation committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the massage therapist and practitioner rehabilitation committee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous|Section 6-405 - Local Ordinances and Regulations; Enforcement

    (a)    After consultation with the Board, the county executive or any governing body of a county may adopt ordinances or regulations relating to massage establishments and verification, inspection, and display of licenses issued under this subtitle.    (b)    Local health officers and local law enforcement have the authority to carry out the provisions of the ordinances or regulations adopted under subsection (a) of this section.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts|Section 6-501 - Practicing Without License

    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice massage therapy, massage, myotherapy, or any synonym or derivation of these terms in the State unless licensed or registered by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts|Section 6-502 - Misrepresentation

    (a)    An individual who is not a licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner under this title may not advertise or claim by title, abbreviation, sign, card, or any other representation that the individual practices massage, massage therapy, myotherapy, or any synonym or derivation of these terms.    (b)    An individual who is a registered massage practitioner under this title, or a business entity that employs an individual who is a registered massage practitioner under this title, may not advertise to the public that the individual or business entity provides health–related therapeutic massage services.    (c)    Unless authorized to practice under this title, a person may not use the title “massage therapist”, “MT”, “licensed massage therapist”, “LMT”, “massage practitioner”, “MP”, “registered massage practitioner”, or “RMP”, or any other term or title with the intent to represent that the person practices massage therapy.    (d)    (1)    An individual may not perform a massage or offer to perform a massage on another individual for compensation unless the individual who performs the massage or offers to perform a massage is a licensed massage therapist or registered massage practitioner.        (2)    A law enforcement officer may demand proof of licensure or registration.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts|Section 6-503 - Fraudulent Licenses, Registrations, Diplomas, or Degrees

    A person may not buy, sell, or fraudulently obtain:        (1)    A license or registration; or        (2)    Any diploma or degree required under § 6–302 of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts|Section 6-504 - Penalties

    (a)    A person who practices or attempts to practice massage therapy without a license or registration in violation of § 6–501 of this subtitle or represents to the public in violation of § 6–502 of this subtitle that the person is authorized to practice massage therapy is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:        (1)    For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months; or        (2)    For a subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $6,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year.    (b)    A person who is convicted under subsection (a) of this section shall reimburse the Board for the direct costs of the Board, including court reporting services and expert witness fees, incurred as a result of a prosecution under subsection (a) of this section.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  6-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 6 - Massage Therapy|Subtitle 6 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 6-601 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the Maryland Massage Therapy Act.