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This bill revises several provisions related to massage therapy, reflexology, and structural integration in Nevada. The bill allows the Board of Massage Therapy to issue licenses to practitioners who have legally practiced in another state for at least 3 years, even if they do not meet all standard licensing requirements. It expands the definition of reflexology to include pressure applied to the face, eliminates the requirement for the Board to alternate meeting locations between northern and southern Nevada, and requires the Board to adopt regulations specifying grounds for disciplinary actions against establishment certificate holders. The bill also modifies temporary licensing procedures, allowing the Board to issue temporary licenses to practitioners with active licenses from other states and authorizing the Board's Executive Director to issue subpoenas. Additionally, the bill introduces new advertising regulations for massage, reflexology, and structural integration establishments, including requirements to include specific information in advertisements and prohibitions on false or misleading statements. These changes aim to streamline licensing processes, enhance regulatory oversight, and provide more flexibility for practitioners while maintaining professional standards in the massage therapy industry.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12682/Overview