State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners - Aiding or Abetting Unauthorized Practice - Prohibition

This Maryland bill strengthens laws against helping unlicensed individuals practice massage therapy by making it a criminal offense to aid or abet such unauthorized activity. Under the new rules, anyone caught assisting an unlicensed person faces felony charges, with penalties including fines up to $20,000 per day for repeat offenses or prison time of up to five years. The legislation also clarifies that individuals who practice massage without a license are subject to misdemeanor charges and fines, while adding a requirement for convicted offenders to reimburse the state board for prosecution costs. These changes take effect on July 1, 2024, and aim to enforce stricter compliance with the state's massage therapy licensing requirements.