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OFFICE CLOSURES The LBMT office and all State Offices will be Closed Wednesday April 10th due to inclement weather. The office will reopen as usual on Thursday April 11th. Reminder: The Board Office is Closed to the Public on Fridays & Scheduled Board Meetings The last days of renewal season fall over the Good Friday/Easter weekend, don’t wait until the last minute to renew. It is advised that renewals be submitted at least 5 days prior to March 31st. This will allow ample time to make any corrections if your renewal is returned for any reason. If you are running behind and have to drop off your renewal at the office, the last day to do so will be Thursday March 28th, by 3pm. _________________________________________ Renewal Season - January 1st - March 31st - Click Here Notices Regarding Renewal Season Emailed: 11/16/2023 - Email Regarding Renewals Emailed: 2/3/2024 - Reminder Postcard Mailed Emailed: 2/19/2024 - Renewal Email Reminder Emailed: 3/17/2024 - Renewal Email Reminder To Review All Notices Please Click Here ________________________________________ Parish Ordinances Regarding Establishments Over the years, many parishes have implemented laws regarding massage establishments dating as far back as the 1990's. The Board is aware that some parishes are updating their ordinances in an effort to stop human trafficking and illicit activity. The Board does not have control over the passing of these ordinances. Please note that any ordinance does not supersede the regulations and requirements of LBMT laws. It is the business owner’s responsibility to check with parish municipalities regarding these regulations to ensure compliance. To Read More - Click Here _______________________________________ Office Hours / Board Office Information / Document Processing Information: Please Click HERE _______________________________________ Human Trafficking and Illicit Massage Businesses Understanding Human Trafficking Within the Massage Industry Read More Here _______________________________________ Mission Statement: The Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy is a regulatory agency whose members are appointed by the Office of the Governor with a mission to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public as well as the integrity of the profession by regulating the practice of massage therapy. The Board seeks to insure that massage therapists meet certain educational levels, comply with ethical and legal standards applicable to the profession, and that massage therapy establishments conform to sanitary and record keeping requirements. The Board issues and renews licenses, collects fees, receives and investigates complaints, performs inspections, conducts hearings on disciplinary matters and otherwise addresses issues that are relevant to the massage industry. The website is to assist the general public, licensees and applicants in understanding the laws, regulations and licensing process which govern the massage profession in the state of Louisiana. ________________________________________ Legislation The 2021 law changes have been updated. To view the updated Louisiana Revised Statues 37:3551, et seq. "click" on the "Louisiana Law" tab on the home page and select "Practice Act". _______________________________________ Fight Fraud, Waste & Abuse - For Information on how to contact the Legislative Auditor Hotline, Please Click HERE To View the LABMT Sexual Harassment Policy, Please Click HERE ________________________________________ ________________________________________ In compliance with Act 655 of the 2018 Regular Legislative Session, the Board gives notice to its licensees and applicants of their opportunity to file a complaint about board actions or procedures. You may submit such complaints to one or more of the following organizations: Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy, 9619 Interline Ave, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809; 225.756.3488; admin@labmt.org Committee on House & Governmental Affairs; La House of Representatives, P.O. Box 44486, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; 225-342-2403; h&ga@legis.la.gov Committee on Senate & Governmental Affairs; La Senate, P.O. Box 94183, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; 225-342-9845; s&g@legis.la.gov
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