South Dakota Statutes
§ 36-35-1 — Definitions.
Terms in this chapter mean:
(1)"Board," the Board of Massage Therapy;
(2)"Licensee," a person who meets the qualifications for licensure pursuant to this chapter and holds a valid license to practice massage therapy;
(3)"Massage," the systematic mobilization of the soft tissues of the body through the application of hands, feet, or devices for the purposes of therapy, relaxation, or education through means which include:
(a)Pressure, friction, stroking, rocking, kneading, percussion, compression, or stretching;
(b)External application of water, heat, cold, lubricants, or other topical agents; or (c) The use of devices that mimic or enhance the actions of human hands or feet; and (4) "Practice of massage therapy," the performance of massage for a fee or other compe
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Legislative History
SL 2005, ch 206, § 1; SL 2016, ch 197, § 1.
Nearby Sections
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§ 36-10-17.1
Physical Therapist Licensure Compact.§ 36-10-18
Definitions.§ 36-10-18.1
Practice of physical therapy--Description.§ 36-10-18.2
§ 36-10-18.2§ 36-10-18.3
State Board of Physical Therapy--Creation.§ 36-10-18.4
State Board of Physical Therapy--Membership.§ 36-10-18.5
State Board of Physical Therapy--Terms--Vacancy.§ 36-10-18.6
State Board of Physical Therapy--Member removal.§ 36-10-19
§ 36-10-19