South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 35 - Massage Therapists
Section 36-35-1 - Definitions.

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 compensation or holding oneself out to the public as performing massage.

Source: SL 2005, ch 206, §1; SL 2016, ch 197, §1.

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