Sec. 5-335. Massage therapist licensing qualification
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 5-335 (2026)
Sec. 5-335. Massage therapist licensing qualificationLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Every person engaging in, conducting, or practicing massage therapy shall pay an annual license fee of Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00), which shall defray the cost of regulation.
(b)
Every person engaging in, conducting, or practicing massage therapy shall have either:
(1)
Graduated from a school of massage therapy accredited by the American Massage Therapy Association; or
(2)
Received a passing grade on the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work administered by the National Certifications Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work.
(c)
A person who has not received a passing grade on the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work may apply for a provisional license for a period not to exceed one year. A person who desires to engage in, conduct, or practice massage therapy prior to receiving a passing grade on the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work shall have:
(1)
Completed a course of 500 hours in a school of massage certified by a government agency or by a nationally recognized association of professionals trained in massage; or
(2)
Obtained a license valid in another state.
(d)
The Director shall refer the license application to the Chief of Police who shall review criminal justice records and report to the Director the results of the review. The cost of each background criminal records check shall be borne by the applicant.