Relates to the unauthorized or unlicensed practice of massage therapy

Summary

The legislation amends the Education Law so that practicing massage therapy without a license is no longer a Class E felony, but it can still be subject to civil penalties and injunctions. It clarifies who may prosecute these cases and allows the state to seek restitution and fines up to $5,000 per violation. The changes take effect immediately.

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