                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

ADVISORY BOARD ON MASSAGE THERAPY (§ 54.1-3029.1)

The Advisory Board on Massage Therapy shall assist the Board in carrying out the
provisions of this chapter regarding the qualifications, examination,
registration, regulation, and standards of professional conduct of massage
therapists as described in § 54.1-3029. The Advisory Board shall also assist in
such other matters relating to the practice of massage therapy as the Board may
require.
		The Advisory Board on Massage Therapy shall consist of five members to be
appointed by the Governor for four-year terms as follows: three members shall be
licensed massage therapists who have practiced in the Commonwealth for not less
than three years prior to their appointment, one shall be an administrator or
faculty member of a nationally accredited school of massage therapy, and one
shall be a citizen member appointed from the Commonwealth at large.
		The Advisory Board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from among its
membership. The Advisory Board shall meet at least once a year and may hold
additional meetings as necessary to perform its duties. A majority of the Board
shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business.
		Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for the
unexpired term. No person shall be eligible to serve on the Advisory Board for
more than two successive terms.

HISTORY: 2009, c. 534; 2016, c. 324.