Missouri § 324.272 - Preemption clause.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 324.272 — Preemption clause., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 324.272. Preemption clause.
1. Except as provided in subsection 2 of this section, sections 324.240 to 324.275 shall preempt any rule, regulation or order adopted by a political subdivision of the state relating to the licensing or regulation of massage therapists or massage businesses.
2. Sections 324.240 to 324.275 shall not affect:
(1) Local regulations relating to zoning requirements, local health department regulations, or occupational license taxes pertaining to massage therapists or massage businesses; or
(2) Local regulations that do not relate to the practice of massage therapy as performed by a Missouri state licensed massage therapist, including regulations of those professions who perform duties with a licensed massage therapist.
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(L. 1998 H.B. 1601, et al.)
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 324.272 cover?
Section 324.272 ("Preemption clause.") 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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