§3567. Effect on local regulations
A. Except as otherwise provided by Subsection B of this Section, the provisions of this Chapter shall supersede any regulation adopted by a political subdivision of the state relating to the licensing or regulation of massage therapists or massage establishments.
B. This Chapter shall not affect:
(1) Local regulations relating to zoning requirements or occupational license taxes pertaining to massage therapists or massage establishments.
(2) Any local regulations that do not relate to the practice of massage therapy as performed by a licensed massage therapist, including those professions specified in R.S. 37:3553, while performing duties pursuant to their professions while working with a licensed massage therapist.
C. Nothing in this Section shall prevent local or state law enforcement representatives or municipal or city officials from assisting in the enforcement of this Chapter. However, such representatives and officials are prohibited from imposing any additional rules or ordinances regarding zoning, educational requirements, or fees for licensure.
Acts 1992, No. 753, §2, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Acts 2016, No. 645, §1, eff. June 17, 2016.
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