Missouri § 324.247 - Massage business, license required, application, fee, discipline for failure to obtain.
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§ 324.247. Massage business, license required, application, fee, discipline for failure to obtain.
A person desiring to receive a license to operate a massage business in the state of Missouri shall file a written application with the board on a form prescribed by the board and pay the appropriate required fee. It shall be unlawful for a business to employ or contract with any person in this state to provide massage therapy as defined in subdivision (7) of section 324.240 unless such person has obtained a license as provided by this chapter. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall be cause to discipline the licensee.
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(L. 1998 H.B. 1601, et al., A.L. 1999 H.B. 343 merged with S.B. 362, A.L. 2006 S.B. 756, A.L. 2009 S.B. 296)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 324.247
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 324.247 cover?
Section 324.247 ("Massage business, license required, application, fee, discipline for failure to obtain.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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