Alabama § 34-43A-18 - Massage Therapy Schools; Instructors.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-43A-18 — Massage Therapy Schools; Instructors., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-43A-18. Massage Therapy Schools; Instructors.
(a) To be approved by the department, a massage therapy school shall comply with all standards for approval established by committee rule. The applicant shall also do all of the following:
(1) Submit to the department a completed application prescribed by the department and the registration fee.
(2) Register every two years with the department by submitting a renewal form, the renewal fee, and a current curriculum and list of active massage therapy instructors teaching at the school.
(3) Satisfy other standards as the committee may impose by rule.
(b) Except as provided in Section 34-43A-4(a)(5), every massage therapy instructor teaching a course in massage therapy at a massage therapy school located in this state shall be licensed by the department as a massage therapist and registered as a massage therapy instructor. Instructors who are not teaching massage therapy do not need to be registered. An adjunct massage therapy instructor shall be dually licensed in the state where he or she resides or be nationally certified, or both.
(c) An applicant for registration as a massage therapy instructor shall satisfy all of the following requirements:
(1) Be currently licensed as a massage therapist in this state.
(2) Submit to the department a completed application as prescribed by the department and the application fee.
(3) Submit documentation of three years of experience in the practice of massage therapy. The documentation may be considered by the department on a case-by-case basis.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-43A-18
What does Code of Alabama § 34-43A-18 cover?
Section 34-43A-18 ("Massage Therapy Schools; Instructors.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 34-43A-18?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 34-43A-18" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alabama official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alabama attorney.
How does Alabama § 34-43A-18 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Alabama can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Alabama.