New State Law- could close most if not all AMPS
The new state law, which goes into effect in October 2010, requires all businesses that bill themselves as offering massage therapy to have been in active, continuous practice for at least five years or show proof that the people whom they employ have completed massage-therapy certification classes. The law also requires that business owners applying for the license "be of good moral character," which the state American Massage Therapy Association said will likely mean applicants will be asked about any prior criminal records and could be denied a permit based on that disclosure.
BTW, in Michigan, they passed this last January under our noses: State Law enacted January 9, 2009 requiring 500 hours from approved school.
Another method for Granmole to extract more money from working people with unneeded licensure and regulation, and not having the balls to either deal with AMPS or leave them alone. Hah, and the bill was originally introduced in Jan 2008 by Paul Condino a Democrat, lol!
Hit those AMPS now gentlemen and then prepare to start an education fund for your favorite mammasan so she can be the onsite licensed CMT!