Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
Chapter90. Medicine and Allied Occupations. |
Article36. Massage and Bodywork Therapy Practice |
§90-621. Declaration of purpose
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The purpose of this Article is to ensure the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of this State receiving massage and bodywork therapy services. This purpose is achieved by establishing education and testing standards that ensure competency in the practice of massage and bodywork therapy. Mandatory licensure of those engaged in the practice of massage and bodywork therapy assures the public that each individual has satisfactorily met the standards of the profession and continues to meet both the ethical and competency goals of the profession.
(1998-230, s. 10; 2008-224, s. 1.)