Utah Code 58-47b-501. Unlawful conduct
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(1) “Unlawful conduct” includes:
Terms Used In Utah Code 58-47b-501
- Breast: means the female mammary gland and does not include the muscles, connective tissue, or other soft tissue of the upper chest. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
- Division: means the Division of Professional Licensing created in Section
58-1-103 . See Utah Code 58-1-102 - Female: means the characteristic of an individual whose biological reproductive system is of the general type that functions in a way that could produce ova. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Licensee: includes any holder of a license, certificate, registration, permit, student card, or apprentice card authorized under this title. See Utah Code 58-1-102
- Massage apprentice: means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage apprentice. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
- Massage assistant: means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage assistant. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
- Massage assistant in-training: means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage assistant in-training. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
- Massage therapist: means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage therapist. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
- Practice of limited massage therapy: means :(9)(a)(i) the systematic manual manipulation of the soft tissue of the body for the purpose of promoting the therapeutic health and well-being of a client, enhancing the circulation of the blood and lymph, relaxing and lengthening muscles, relieving pain, restoring metabolic balance, relaxation, or achieving homeostasis;(9)(a)(ii) seated chair massage;(9)(a)(iii) the use of body wraps;(9)(a)(iv) aromatherapy;(9)(a)(v) reflexology; or(9)(a)(vi) in connection with an activity described in this Subsection (9), the use of:(9)(a)(vi)(A) the hands;(9)(a)(vi)(B) a towel;(9)(a)(vi)(C) a stone;(9)(a)(vi)(D) a shell;(9)(a)(vi)(E) a bamboo stick; or(9)(a)(vi)(F) an herbal ball compress. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
- Practice of massage therapy: means :
(10)(a) the examination, assessment, and evaluation of the soft tissue structures of the body for the purpose of devising a treatment plan to promote homeostasis;(10)(b) the systematic manual or mechanical manipulation of the soft tissue of the body for the purpose of promoting the therapeutic health and well-being of a client, enhancing the circulation of the blood and lymph, relaxing and lengthening muscles, relieving pain, restoring metabolic balance, or achieving homeostasis, or for any other purpose;(10)(c) the use of the hands or a mechanical or electrical apparatus in connection with this Subsection (10);(10)(d) the use of rehabilitative procedures involving the soft tissue of the body;(10)(e) range of motion or movements without spinal adjustment as set forth in Section 58-73-102;(10)(f) the use of oil rubs, heat lamps, salt glows, hot and cold packs, or tub, shower, steam, and cabinet baths;(10)(g) manual traction and stretching exercise;(10)(h) correction of muscular distortion by treatment of the soft tissues of the body;(10)(i) counseling, education, and other advisory services to reduce the incidence and severity of physical disability, movement dysfunction, and pain;(10)(j) activities and modality techniques similar or related to the activities and techniques described in this Subsection (10);(10)(k) a practice described in this Subsection (10) on an animal to the extent permitted by:(10)(k)(i) Subsection 58-28-307(12);(10)(k)(ii) the provisions of this chapter; and(10)(k)(iii) division rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; or(10)(l) providing, offering, or advertising a paid service using the term massage or a derivative of the word massage, regardless of whether the service includes physical contact. See Utah Code 58-47b-102(1)(a) practicing, engaging in, or attempting to practice or engage in the practice of massage therapy without holding a current license as a massage therapist or a massage apprentice under this chapter;(1)(b) advertising or representing oneself as engaging in the practice of massage therapy when not licensed to do so;(1)(c) practicing, engaging in, or attempting to practice or engage in the practice of limited massage therapy without holding a current license as a massage therapist, massage apprentice, massage assistant, or massage assistant in-training under this chapter;(1)(d) advertising or representing oneself as engaging in the practice of limited massage therapy when not licensed to do so; and(1)(e) massaging, touching, or applying any instrument or device by a licensee in the course of engaging in the practice of massage therapy or the practice of limited massage therapy to the:(1)(e)(i) genitals;(1)(e)(ii) anus; or(1)(e)(iii) except as provided in Subsection (2), breasts of a female patron.(2)(2)(a) Subsection (1)(e)(iii) does not apply if a female patron:(2)(a)(i) requests breast massage, as may be further defined by division rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and(2)(a)(ii) subject to Subsection (2)(b), signs a written consent form before each time the procedure is performed.(2)(b) If the female patron is a minor, the female patron’s parent or legal guardian shall sign the written consent form described in Subsection (2)(a). - Practice of massage therapy: means :