Regulation

NRS 640-C regulates All Massage Therapists in Nevada – all Massage Therapists are required to be licensed in order to practice in Nevada.

References ¦ Government Relations Committee & Consultant ¦ Government Relations Updates

References

Professional License:  Nevada State Board of Massage Therapists (NSBMT)

Business Licensing:


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Sally Hacking, AMTA-NV Chapter Government Relations Consultant Government Relations Consultant – Sally Hacking

Sally Hacking MSN RN   brings her knowledge and passion for assisting others through her Nursing career, followed by her Political Office experience, to assist the AMTA-NV Chapter in their GR Missions as Government Relations Consultant.

Over the last 23 years, Sally has served many organizations, such as the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) National office & Chapters, National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), and Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) as a Government Relations Consultant.  She has been recognized with many awards and accolades, including the National AMTA Presidential recognition Awards and the President’s Award in 2009.  Sally’s goal is to continue to seek fair state and local regulations for the massage therapy profession. She is supported by the massage industry and with the love of her life and philosopher/author Edward Hacking.

 

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Government Relations Updates

Regarding the Nevada State Board of Massage Therapists (NSBMT):

Proposed Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) changes/additions:

On November 9, 2010, the Nevada State Board of Massage Therapists initiated proposed changes to the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) regarding the massage therapy laws in NV, NRS 604C.

On February 2nd, a Workshop to further develop the proposed changes occurred (agenda).  Before this Workshop took place, your Nevada Chapter Board of Directors submitted a statement to the Workshop Members for consideration to include clarification of item D (proposed change/addition to the current NACs).

We encourage you to read the proposed changes as were Workshopped on February 2nd and, if you have comments, concerns, or opinions, please contact us at amtaboard@amta-nv.org

Chapter Actions Taken: Email-noticed and -polled Nevada Chapter members — collected and logged member responses — drafted and sent to the NSBMT an email letter of Opinion describing support of proposed changes and requesting clarification of Item D regarding the regulation of a Managing Therapist at each Massage Establishment.

Activity: At the April 15th, 2011, meeting, the NSBMT did not vote to approve/deny the proposed NAC changes – instead, the changes were discussed and sent back to Workshop with suggestions.  Minutes of this meeting can be requested after May 15, 2011, through the Contact Us button at the top of the NSBMT’s webpages.

Disposition:

Chapter Position Statement

issued in Public Comment to the NSBMT (April 15, 2011) – document

Regarding the 76th Nevada Legislative Session (Assembly and Senate):

Proposed Assembly Bill 335:

Proposes a 5% Service Tax be levied on a business’s income for specified, provided services for Nevada businesses, including massage therapy services.

Chapter Actions Taken: Opposition letter drafted & submitted to Bill Authors/Sponsors Assemblywoman Peggy Pierce (District 3) & Assemblyman Joe Hogan (District 10)

Activity:

Disposition:

Proposed Senate Bill 412:

Proposes massage therapy be regulated by the Board of Complimentary Integrative Medicine (BCIM)

Chapter Actions Taken: Opposition letter was submitted and is received by Bill Sponsor Senator Michael Schneider, Chairman; the Chapter Opposition letter was vetted prior to submission by the National AMTA Government Relations department.

Activity: Opposition letter issued by each the Nevada Chapter and the National AMTA office was confirmed received.  The current version of SB412 does not include massage therapy in its verbiage.  SB412 passed the NV Senate and is now on the agenda for approval/denial by the Nevada State Assembly.

Disposition:


The above legislation that is being addressed by the AMTA Nevada Chapter is in relation to the item’s nature regarding massage therapy.  the Chapter believes there is a responsibility to report and respond to any legislation that poses a concern to its members.  If you are an AMTA Nevada Chapter member, please contact us at AMTABoard@amta-nv.org with your opinion on the items above so we may log your concerns, opinions, and suggestions.  Thank you