Establishes the process for a massage therapy establishment to be duly licensed in New York.

New York S02643 amends the general business law to establish a mandatory licensure process for massage therapy establishments. The bill requires all massage therapy establishments to be licensed by the state board for massage therapy. It sets standards for the application process, including annual renewals and the requirement for a compliance officer. The bill also outlines exemptions, such as certain educational programs and chair massages provided by licensed therapists. It prohibits massage therapy in specific locations, like adult entertainment venues and bars.

Establishes the process for a massage therapy establishment to be duly licensed in New York.

New York S02643 amends the general business law to establish a mandatory licensure process for massage therapy establishments. The bill requires all massage therapy establishments to be licensed by the state board for massage therapy. It sets standards for the application process, including annual renewals and the requirement for a compliance officer. The bill also outlines exemptions, such as certain educational programs and chair massages provided by licensed therapists. It prohibits massage therapy in specific locations, like adult entertainment venues and bars.