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History
- Referred to higher education
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Relates to the enforcement of certain provisions relating to the practice of massage therapy in New York city
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Michael G. Miller
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the enforcement of certain provisions relating to the practice of massage therapy
Purpose
This bill seeks to require the New York City department of consumer affairs the authority to enforce the imposition of fines relating to the practice of massage therapy.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill to adds section 7808 to the education law to allow the Department of Consumer Affairs the Authority to impose fines relating to the practice of massage therapy.
Section 2 provides the effective date.
Justification
There has been a substantial increase in the amount of massage parlors that have set up shop under the guise of 'massage therapists' and promoting prostitution and illegal sexual activities. This bill seeks to ensure that there is an agency within New York City that has the authority and ability to impose fines when a complaint is made regarding alleged unlicensed massage therapy.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately.
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