Section 43b.23. Schedule of civil penalties—massage therapists—statement of policy

STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY

Violation under 63 P. S.	Violation under 49 Pa. Code Chapter 20	Title/Description	Civil Penalty
	§ 20.42(a)(14)	Failure to display current license or wallet card.	First offense—$50 Second and subsequent offenses—$250
	§ 20.42(a)(15)	Failure to include massage therapy license number in advertisements.	First offense—$50 Second and subsequent offenses—$250
	§ 20.42(a)(16)	Failure to display name and title.	First offense—$50 Second and subsequent offenses—$250
§ 627.6(b)(i)		Failure to hold current certification to administer CPR.	First offense—$50 Second offense—$250 Subsequent offense—formal action
§ 627.6(b)(ii)		Failure to complete 24 hours of continuing education courses approved by the Board during the 24 months preceding license renewal.	First offense—$100 per credit hour Second offense—formal action
§ 627.14		Holding oneself out as a massage therapist or practicing massage therapy while unlicensed.	First offense—$500 Second offense—formal action
§ 627.14(b)		Holding oneself out as a licensed massage therapist while license is expired.	0—6 months—warning 7—12 months—$250 13—18 months—$500 19—24 months—$1,000 More than 24 months—formal action
§ 627.14(e)		Practicing massage therapy on an expired license.	0—6 months—warning 7—12 months—$250 13—18 months—$500 19—24 months—$1,000 More than 24 months— formal prosecution

The provisions of this § 43b.23 adopted September 24, 2010, effective September 25, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 5478.

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Cross References

This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 20.34 (relating to penalty for failure to complete continuing education).