State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners - Aiding or Abetting Unauthorized Practice - Prohibition
Sponsor: Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk (District 21)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 789 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a person from aiding or abetting the unauthorized practice of massage therapy; and providing penalties for a first violation of the Act of a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 1 year and for a subsequent offense, a fine of up to $20,000 per day or imprisonment not to exceed 5 years.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 10Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hernandez, Ashley | Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hernandez, Ashley | Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fitzwater, Jessica | Frederick County Executive | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Pena-Melnyk, Delegate Pena-Melnyklegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Pena-Melnyk, Delegate Pena-Melnyklegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Oliver, Sharon | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | State of, Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Position only |