Title XXX, Occupations and Professions

The practice of massage by a person without a license issued under this chapter or whose license has been suspended or revoked, or has expired is declared to be a danger to the public health and welfare. In addition to any other civil, criminal, or disciplinary remedy, the attorn…

I. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, as owner, manager, or agent to open, establish, conduct or maintain an establishment without first having obtained an establishment license. Any New Hampshire licensed massage therapist may obtain an establishment license upon applicat…

In this chapter: I. "Applicant" means a person who has submitted to the executive director an application for a license pursuant to this chapter. II. "Advisory board" means the advisory board of massage therapists. III. "Compensation" means the receipt of: (a) Money, goods, servi…

A massage therapist may do any of the following when performing massage, including, but not limited to: I. Use of heat and cold, hydrotherapy, heliotherapy, and external application of herbal or topical preparations not classified as prescription drugs. II. Analysis of posture an…

No person shall: I. Act or advertise as a massage therapist for compensation without holding a license issued pursuant to this chapter. II. [Repealed.] III. Fail to comply with an order of the executive director issued pursuant to this chapter. IV. Fail to comply with a rule adop…

The executive director shall have the power and duty to: I. Issue, suspend, revoke, renew, and deny licenses in accordance with rules adopted under RSA 541-A. II. Hold hearings, and conduct investigations, public or confidential, and issue orders relating to such hearings and inv…

The executive director shall establish the advisory board of massage therapists. The board shall consist of 3 massage therapists who are licensees in the state of New Hampshire. The members shall be appointed for 3 years, staggered so that the term of one member expires each year…

I. The executive director shall issue a temporary license to any person who has attended a massage therapy program in another state who does not currently meet the requirements for licensure, provided that he or she: (a) Is at least 21 years of age on the date of the application;…

I. The executive director shall issue a massage therapist's license to each qualified applicant who: (a) Submits the required application form and licensing fee. (b) Is at least 18 years of age on the date of the application. (c) Has not been convicted in New Hampshire or in any …

All licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire in accordance with RSA 310:8.

After notice and opportunity for hearing, as provided for under RSA 541-A, the executive director may revoke or suspend any license issued pursuant to this chapter if the licensee: I. Violates this chapter or any rule or order adopted or issued under it; II. Knowingly makes any f…