La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3567
Effect on local regulations
Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 37 — Professions and Occupations · Status: effective
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- La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3567, Effect on local regulations, Louisiana, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-04, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2722528
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A. Except as otherwise provided by Subsection B of this Section, the provisions of this Chapter shall supersede any regulation adopted by a political subdivision of the state relating to the licensing or regulation of massage therapists or massage establishments.
B. This Chapter shall not affect:
(1) Local regulations relating to zoning requirements or occupational license taxes pertaining to massage therapists or massage establishments.
(2) Any local regulations that do not relate to the practice of massage therapy as performed by a licensed massage therapist, including those professions specified in R.S. 37:3553, while performing duties pursuant to their professions while working with a licensed massage therapist.
C. Nothing in this Section shall prevent local or state law enforcement representatives or municipal or city officials from assisting in the enforcement of this Chapter. However, such representatives and officials are prohibited from imposing any additional rules or ordinances regarding zoning, educational requirements, or fees for licensure.