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Kentucky

Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy
PO Box 1360
Frankfort, KY 40602
Phone: 502-782-8808
Fax: 502-564-4818
Email: mt@ky.gov

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Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
Requirement: 600 hours, and NCBTMB or MBLEx, background check, ethics course, and 2x2” photo
Renewal: 12 CEU hours/2 years

Kentucky Sales Tax Bill Update
11/11/2022

House Bill 8 requires massage therapists to apply a 6 percent sales tax on massage therapy services and will go into effect January 1, 2023. Learn how to create a sales and use tax account and the definition of “medical necessity.”

Kentucky Proposes New Massage Therapy Fees
07/13/2022

The Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy published proposed rules that affect massage therapy fees and suggest adding two new sections to the fee schedule: license reinstatement and certificate of good standing fees.

Kentucky Bill Proposes 6% Sales Tax on Massage Services
03/08/2022

The Kentucky legislature introduced House Bill 8 (HB 8) this session, which would impose a 6% sales tax on massage services. ABMP opposes HB 8 and invites you to take action to oppose this bill before it becomes law—contact your senator today.

Kentucky Proposes New Massage Therapy Rules
10/05/2021

The Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy has proposed new rules that affect the following areas: fees, exams, applications, license reinstatement, complaint processes, ethics, and continuing education. Written comments in support or opposition of the rules will be accepted through November 30, 2021.