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The Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education Reform Act became inoperative on June 30, 2007 and was repealed on January 1, 2008. There has been no regulatory body with oversight of private postsecondary schools since then.

In response, on October 11, 2009, Governor Schwarzenegger…

The Montana Board of Massage Therapists met for the first time on September 28, 2009. The board, named below, is charged with the responsibility of writing the rules and regulations to implement the law. ABMP will keep members informed of the progress the board makes and when applications become…

Governor Beebe has appointed members to the Arkansas State Board of Massage Therapy. The board, named below, is charged with the responsibility of implementing the law.

Gregg Benefiel, Mountain View.
Lisa Douglas, Forrest City.
Audra Findley, Russellville.
Naomi Hall,…

A Letter to California ABMP Members from Bob Benson, ABMP Chairman

September 1, 2009

Dear ABMP California Member:

With great pleasure I communicate to you that the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) is, as of 5:19 p.m. today, fully open…

SB 318 became law on August 24, 2009. The law amends the Medical Practice Act and allows any person licensed under it (physicians, chiropractors) to delegate tasks or duties to licensed or unlicensed personnel as long as those duties fall within the scope of practice for the physician or…

A Letter to California ABMP Members from Bob Benson, ABMP Chairman

August 25, 2009

Dear ABMP California Member:

I had hoped to be in a position this week to inform you that statewide certification as a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) or a Certified Massage…

What: Massage therapists supporting Marine Corp Marathon participants
When: October 25, 2009
Time: 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Rosslyn Metro Station, Fort Myer Drive Exit, Arlington VA, inside finish…

The Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy has been appointed and held its first meeting on August 5, 2009. The board, named below, is charged with the responsibility of writing the rules and regulations to implement the law. ABMP will keep members informed of the progress the board makes…

On June 26, 2009, Governor Rell signed House Bill 5883 into law. The new law, An Act Concerning The Unlicensed Practice of Massage Therapy, makes it a Class C misdemeanor for anyone to engage in the practice of massage therapy or use the title "massage therapist" without a license from the state…

Governor Granholm has appointed members to the Michigan Board of Massage Therapy. The board, named below, is charged with the responsibility of writing the rules and regulations to implement the new law. ABMP will keep members informed of the progress the board makes and when applications for…