58-47b-304 - Exemptions from licensure.
58-47b-304. Exemptions from licensure.
(1) In addition to the exemptions from licensure in Section 58-1-307, the followingindividuals may engage in the practice of massage therapy as defined under this chapter, subjectto the stated circumstances and limitations, without being licensed, but may not representthemselves as a massage therapist or massage apprentice:
(a) physicians and surgeons licensed under Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical PracticeAct;
(b) nurses licensed under Title 58, Chapter 31b, Nurse Practice Act, or under Title 58,Chapter 44a, Nurse Midwife Practice Act;
(c) physical therapists licensed under Title 58, Chapter 24b, Physical Therapy PracticeAct;
(d) physical therapist assistants licensed under Title 58, Chapter 24b, Physical TherapyPractice Act, while under the general supervision of a physical therapist;
(e) osteopathic physicians and surgeons licensed under Title 58, Chapter 68, UtahOsteopathic Medical Practice Act;
(f) chiropractic physicians licensed under Title 58, Chapter 73, Chiropractic PhysicianPractice Act;
(g) hospital staff members employed by a hospital who practice massage as part of theirresponsibilities;
(h) athletic trainers who practice massage as part of their responsibilities while employedby an educational institution or an athletic team that participates in organized sports competition;
(i) students in training enrolled in a massage therapy school approved by the division;
(j) naturopathic physicians licensed under Title 58, Chapter 71, Naturopathic PhysicianPractice Act;
(k) occupational therapist licensed under Title 58, Chapter 42a, Occupational TherapyPractice Act; and
(l) persons performing gratuitous massage.
(2) This chapter may not be construed to authorize any individual licensed under thischapter to engage in any manner in the practice of medicine as defined by the laws of this state.
(3) This chapter may not be construed to:
(a) create or require insurance coverage or reimbursement for massage therapy from thirdparty payors if this type of coverage did not exist on or before February 15, 1990; or
(b) prevent any insurance carrier from offering coverage for massage therapy.
Amended by Chapter 220, 2009 General Session