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New Year Brings New Laws for California Massage Therapists
posted:1/3/2009
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Associated Press, Jan. 1, 2009 -- Massage therapists will now be regulated under a law drafted by State Senator Jenny Oropeza, D-Long Beach.
The new law requires that massage therapists or practitioners meet the following requirements:
1. Be age 18 or
2. Complete either 500 hours of training for therapists or 250 hours for massage practitioners
3. Pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting
4. Pay a nominal fee to the Massage Therapy Organization
5. Pass an exam approved by the Massage Therapy Organization
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