{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"4615.5","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4615.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500. - 4999.202.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 10.5. Massage Therapy Act [4600. - 4621.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-10.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 290, Sec. 2.   (AB 775)   Effective January 1, 2020.   Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 4621.","effective":"2020-01-01","html":"<p>A school offering a professional massage therapy program that has not been approved by the council pursuant to this chapter, before enrolling a student in the school, shall notify the student in writing and obtain a signed confirmation from the student that the student has received written notification of the following: </p><p>(a) That the school is not approved by the council.</p><p>(b) That the education completed at the school cannot be used to satisfy any of the requirements for certification as a massage therapist or massage practitioner in California.</p>","text":"A school offering a professional massage therapy program that has not been approved by the council pursuant to this chapter, before enrolling a student in the school, shall notify the student in writing and obtain a signed confirmation from the student that the student has received written notification of the following: (a) That the school is not approved by the council. (b) That the education completed at the school cannot be used to satisfy any of the requirements for certification as a massage therapist or massage practitioner in California.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/massage-therapy-act-4615-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}