Business and Professions Code section 4615.5

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.

Source: Section 4615.5, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=4615.­5.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2020; accessed Jul. 20, 2026).

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§ 4615.5's source at ca​.gov