Grounds for Disciplinary Action

(1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 13, § 99(a), the Board may, through the processes set out in M.G.L. c. 30A, M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 61 through 65, and 801 CMR 1.00: Standard Adjudicatory Rules of Practice and Procedure, take disciplinary action against any Massage Therapy Establishment. Grounds for disciplinary action shall include, but shall not be limited to: (a) Violation of any provision of 269 CMR 6.00 by any person associated with the Establishment; Unlicensed practice at the Massage Therapy Establishment or arranged through the Massage Therapy Establishment. Unlicensed practice includes practice by an individual who: 1. has never held a license to render care within the discipline in which he or she is acting; 2. has let his or her license to practice lapse or expire; 3. has had his or her license to practice suspended or revoked; or 4. has voluntarily surrendered his or her license. (c) Where a person having more than 5% ownership interest, company officer, principal, or any employee of, or person associated with, the Massage Therapy Establishment: 1. violates or permits the violation of any of the grounds for disciplinary action under 269 CMR; 2. interferes with or obstructs the Board or its agent in the performance of the Board's duties; 3. is sanctioned for violations of state or federal laws regarding insurance fraud; or 4. solicits, facilitates, or otherwise permits illicit behavior.