Any resident who is actually engaged in the practice of massage, and who has therein practiced the profession three years or more, or served as an apprentice three years at any place within the state, or who has a diploma from an approved school of massage, as herein defined, on November 29, 1976, or who is eligible for membership in the American Massage and Therapy Association, also called A.M.T.A., shall be granted a license as a state registered massage therapist without first having met the other requirements of this chapter, except as to physical conditions and adequacy of facilities, upon payment of the prescribed fee. The person shall have one year from date of this chapter to so qualify.
('86 Code, § 11-50) (Ord. 76-3334, passed 11-29-76)