Alabama § 34-43A-7 - License Required; Sexually-Oriented Businesses; Limitations on Advertising or Offers of Service; Services to Be Provided at or through a Licensed Massage Therapy Establishment.
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§ 34-43A-7. License Required; Sexually-Oriented Businesses; Limitations on Advertising or Offers of Service; Services to Be Provided at or through a Licensed Massage Therapy Establishment.
(a) No individual may perform the duties of a massage therapist in this state unless he or she holds a valid license issued by the department.
(b) A massage therapist may not perform massage therapy for a sexually-oriented business, and shall be subject to Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 13A.
(c) A massage therapist may not advertise or offer to perform services outside the scope of his or her expertise, experience, and education for any client who is ill or has a physical dysfunction, unless the services are performed in conjunction with a licensed physician, physical therapist, or chiropractor.
(d) A massage therapist or massage therapy establishment may not advertise or offer to perform services on any sexually explicit website or online platform that promotes prostitution, sexually explicit services, or human trafficking.
(e) Unless exempt pursuant to Section 34-43A-4, a massage therapist may only perform massage therapy services at or through a licensed massage therapy establishment. If a massage therapist is performing outcall massage therapy services, those services shall be provided through a licensed massage therapy establishment.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-43A-7
What does Code of Alabama § 34-43A-7 cover?
Section 34-43A-7 ("License Required; Sexually-Oriented Businesses; Limitations on Advertising or Offers of Service; Services to Be Provided at or through a Licensed Massage Therapy Establishment.") 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.
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