California · Penal Code

PEN §628.5: For any person that is criminally prosecuted for a violation of law in connection with massage therapy, including for crimes relating to prostitution, the arresting law enforcement agency may provide

Civil

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Law enforcement may share information about a massage therapist's training with the California Massage Therapy Council when the person is prosecuted for crimes related to massage therapy or prostitution.

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For any person that is criminally prosecuted for a violation of law in connection with massage therapy, including for crimes relating to prostitution, the arresting law enforcement agency may provide to the California Massage Therapy Council, created pursuant to Section 4600.5 of the Business and Professions Code, information concerning the massage therapy instruction received by the person prosecuted, including the name of the school attended, if any.

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