Bill > HB1469

This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for massage therapy establishments in New Hampshire, requiring them to be licensed, inspected, and regulated by the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). The legislation defines an "establishment" as a place where massage therapy services are offered by more than one person and introduces new requirements for licensure, including prohibiting the operation of an establishment without a proper license and mandating that establishments be under the direct supervision of a licensed professional. The bill also allows for the issuance of establishment licenses to owners who employ a licensed massage therapist as a manager, adds provisions for inspections, and creates new definitions for terms like "sole proprietor." Additionally, the bill removes the previous restriction on compensation for advisory board members, adds grounds for license denial related to illegal activities, and establishes a new investigative paralegal position within the OPLC to support enforcement. The legislation applies similar licensing and regulatory requirements to other related professions like reflexology and structural integration, and prohibits municipalities from creating their own massage establishment licensing ordinances. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and includes an appropriation to fund the new investigative position.

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