Oklahoma Changes Renewal Fee Structure and Grounds for Discipline
09/08/2023
Find out how often and how much your license renewal fee will cost you, and the circumstances under which a licensee may receive disciplinary action.
Oklahoma Legislative and Policy Developments
Oklahoma
State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
2401 NW 23rd, Suite 84
Shepherd Mall
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Phone: 405-521-2441
Fax: 405-521-2440
> Website
Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
Requirements: 500 hours plus MBLEx or NCBTMB; liability insurance
Renewal: 10 hours/2 years
Regulation Type:
State License
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Oklahoma Adopts Emergency New Rules Affecting Criminal History
02/06/2023
The Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering has adopted rules that identify a list of crimes that will disqualify a person from being licensed as a massage therapist. The crime(s) or criminal charge(s) has to be largely related to the practice of massage therapy and pose a sufficient threat to public safety, health, or welfare. The rules became effective January 16, 2023.
OK Extends Renewal Date for Lapsed Licensees in 2020
08/20/2021
If your massage therapy license was inactive or expired between the period of March 17, 2020, through January 31, 2021, you are eligible to renew your license. You have until December 31, 2021, to submit all renewal requirements.
Oklahoma Bills Affecting Massage Therapy Don’t Make it Out of Committee
03/25/2021
Senate Bill 750 and House Bill 1652 were not heard in committee and therefore did not pass this year.
Oklahoma Bills Affecting Massage Therapy
02/08/2021
Senate Bill 750 and House Bill 1652 have been introduced in Oklahoma this legislative session. The ways in which these bills will impact massage therapists include establishment licensing, fee increases, grandfathering, and more.
Oklahoma Adopts New and Amended Cosmetology Rules
09/29/2020
The Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (OSBCB) adopted new and amended rules to the OSBCB Regulations and Statute Book effective September 11, 2020. ASCP, AHP, and ANP have summarized the rules for you below.
Oklahoma Proposed Massage Therapy Rules
03/09/2020
The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is hosting a public hearing March 20, 2020, to consider the amendment and adoption of proposed massage therapy rules.
Oklahoma Senate Bill 100 and House Bill 2117
02/01/2019
The Oklahoma Advisory Massage Therapy Board worked over the past year to update the Massage Practice Act. A committee was formed to draft new legislation that would open grandfathering for those who didn't meet the licensing window when licensing was in effect a few years ago and update some language.