(1) The legislature finds it necessary to license the practice of massage and massage therapy and certify persons practicing reflexology in order to protect the public health and safety. It is the legislature's intent that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct may provide services to the public. (2) This chapter shall not be construed to: (a) Require individual or group policies or contracts of a health carrier to provide, or prohibit such policies or contracts from providing, benefits or coverage for services and supplies provided by a person licensed under this chapter; or (b) Require that a health carrier contract with a person certified under this chapter. [ 2012 c 137 s 2; 1997 c 297 s 1; 1987 c 443 s 1.]
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