21. An applicant for licensure as a massage and bodywork therapist or registration as an employer offering massage and bodywork therapies under P.L.1999, c.19 (C. 45:11-53 et seq.) and P.L.2007, c.337 (C. 45:11-68 et seq.), and any holder of a license or registration under P.L.1999, c.19 (C. 45:11-53 et seq.) and P.L.2007, c.337 (C. 45:11-68 et seq.) shall, consistent with section 8 of P.L.1978, c.73 (C. 45:1-21) and supporting regulations by the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy, be subject to a criminal history record background check, which may, consistent with that applicable law, result in a refusal to issue a license or certificate, or suspension or revocation of an existing license or certificate.

L.2013, c.51, s.21.