Maryland Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide

Welcome! This study guide will help you through the regulations by giving a side-along, plain language commentary to keep your attention tuned and understand the text.

This course is intended as a study guide only. It cannot be used as a substitute for appropriate legal advice.

The Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners (MBMTE) is the government unit that directly oversees the licensing of massage therapists for the state. 

Reading regulations is easy(ier) once you understand the organizational structure.

This reference section will show you where to find answers to some common questions within the regulations.

This chapter explains the ways in which the Board of Massage Therapy Examiners is intended to operate.

While all of the chapters of this code are important for understanding your professional status, and for passing your Jurisprudence exam — this chapter is one of the most important to understand for your actual ethical practice as a licensed massage therapist.

This chapter describes the accommodations that can be requested for special needs.

Definitions and scope, including massage therapy techniques included and excluded, definition of “health care setting,” and exclusion of diagnosing.

This section outlines the form and functions of the Board of Massage Therapy Examiners, including responsibilities of enforcing the regulations and funding for the Board’s activities and expenses.

This chapter provides the most up-to-date information about upcoming bills and legislative changes.

This bill edits certain language around the definition of “practicing” massage therapy, and gives the Board the authority to require criminal records and health examination reports.

This Bill updates the regulations to prohibit any person from aiding or abetting the unauthorized practice of massage therapy and defines the violation as a felony.

These updates are already reflected in the COMAR and Annotated Code content above.

This bill prohibits the MBMTE from requiring proof of legal immigration status to licensees and applicants.

This bill updated the scope of practice of MTs to include ‘treatment’ of ailments; removed a section of legislation that exempted health insurance from reimbursing for massage; and extended the deadline for issuing RMPs to 2024.