Bill > HB136

This bill amends Delaware's massage and bodywork licensing laws by updating penalties and enforcement mechanisms for unlicensed or improperly licensed massage establishments. Specifically, the bill establishes new misdemeanor offenses for practicing massage therapy without a valid license, using professional titles without proper certification, and unlawfully operating a massage establishment. The bill introduces a requirement that establishments with invalid, suspended, revoked, or expired licenses must display a prominent placard at their entrance, which cannot be removed without approval from the Division of Professional Regulation. Violations of these provisions can result in criminal penalties, including fines up to $2,300 and potential imprisonment for up to one year. The bill also clarifies that the Superior Court has jurisdiction over violations of these massage and bodywork regulations. These changes aim to enhance professional standards, protect consumers, and ensure that massage therapy practitioners are properly licensed and regulated in Delaware.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142187