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Statutes > Washington > Title-18 > 18-108 > 18-108-005Intent — Health care insurance not affected.
The legislature finds it necessary to license the practice of massage and massage therapy in order to protect the public health and safety. It is the legislature's intent that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct may provide services to the public. This chapter shall not be construed to require or prohibit individual or group policies or contracts of an insurance carrier, health care service contractor, or health maintenance organization from providing benefits or coverage for services and supplies provided by a person licensed under this chapter.
[1997 c 297 § 1; 1987 c 443 § 1.]
