§ 90‑632.11.  Requirements for massage and bodywork therapy establishment licensure.

(a) Any person who wishes to operate a massage and bodywork therapy establishment shall obtain a license from the Board by submitting a massage and bodywork therapy establishment licensure application accompanied by all of the following:

(1) The applicable fee set forth in G.S. 90‑632.14.

(2) Proof of property damage and bodily injury liability insurance coverage in the name of the owner or, if the establishment is operated under a business name, in the name of both the owner and the business.

(3) Prior licensure and disciplinary history, including verifications from all North Carolina licensing boards from which the owner holds or has held any health related professional license.

(4) Fingerprint cards submitted in accordance with G.S. 90‑629.1 at the time the license application is filed and consented to a criminal history record check by the Department of Public Safety.

(5) Ownership information, including at least all of the following:

a. Type of ownership.

b. Name of owner.

c. Name of authorized representative.

d. Address of establishment.

e. Social Security number or federal tax identification number.

f. E‑mail address.

g. Current phone number.

h. Hours of operation.

(6) Proof of good moral character as determined by the Board.

(7) Signature of all owners or authorized corporate representatives or both.

(8) A successfully completed self‑evaluation inspection report demonstrating compliance with this section and any rules adopted pursuant to G.S. 90‑632.13.

(9) Proof that the establishment employs, hires, or plans to employ or hire one or more massage and bodywork therapists who hold a current license from the Board.

(b) The application for licensure shall be submitted in the name of the owner or owners of the establishment. If the owner is a corporation, the application shall be submitted in the name of the corporation and shall be signed by a corporate representative. (2017‑151, s. 3(k).)