The practice of
massage shall not include the following individuals while engaged in the personal
performance of duties of their respective professions:
A. Physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, physical therapists, or
massage therapists who are duly licensed to practice their respective
professions in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. B. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses or nurse’s aides under the
direction of a., above, registered nurses, or licensed practical nurses who
are duly licensed to practice their respective professions in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. C. Barbers and beauticians who are duly licensed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, except that this exclusion shall apply
solely to the massage of the neck, face and scalp of the customer or client
for cosmetic or beautifying purposes. Adult Retirement Development: For the purposes of Section 8.5, the following definitions shall
apply:
Adult Retirement Development (ARD): a self-contained alternative residential
community constructed expressly for and specifically limited to use and residency by
persons who have achieved a minimum age requirement for residency of at least fifty-
five (55) years. Such developments shall comply in all respects to the requirements of
G. L. c. 151B, as may be amended. Community Facility: Developed common areas, constructed solely for the use of the
residents of the ARD and their guests. The term “Community Facility” may include
buildings housing activities and amenities such as game room, entertainment room,
sewing room, library, kitchen, laundry facilities, exercise room, toilet facilities, locker
rooms for men and women, etc. Facilities) may also include outdoor activities and
amenities such as swimming pools, gardens, paths and walkways, putting greens, and
the like. All Community Facilities shall be designed and maintained in conformance
with the latest Massachusetts standards for handicap accessibility.