# C.R.S. § 12-235-102: 12-235-102. Legislative declaration

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A235_S12-235-102

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 12-235-102
- **Heading:** 12-235-102. Legislative declaration
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 12 / Article 235 / Section 12-235-102

## Text

12-235-102. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that it is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to require massage therapists to be licensed. Because proper and safe massage therapy is of statewide concern, this article 235 is deemed to be an exercise of the police powers of the state.

(2) The general assembly further declares that the practice of massage therapy by any person not licensed pursuant to this article 235 is adverse to the best interests of the people of this state. It is not, however, the intent of the general assembly in enacting this article 235 to prevent, restrict, or inhibit the practice of massage therapy by any duly licensed person.

## Nearby sections

- [C.R.S. § 12-235-101 12-235-101. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A235_S12-235-101.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-235-102 12-235-102. Legislative declaration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A235_S12-235-102.md)
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- [C.R.S. § 12-235-104 12-235-104. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A235_S12-235-104.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-235-105 12-235-105. Use of massage titles restricted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A235_S12-235-105.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-235-106 12-235-106. Limitations on authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A235_S12-235-106.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-235-107 12-235-107. License required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A235_S12-235-107.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-235-108 12-235-108. License - requirements - denial of license application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A235_S12-235-108.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-235-109 12-235-109. License expiration - effect - renewal - reinstatement - penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A235_S12-235-109.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-235-110 12-235-110. Scope of article - exclusions - authority for clinical setting - definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A235_S12-235-110.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-235-111 12-235-111. Grounds for discipline - definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A235_S12-235-111.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-235-112 12-235-112. Disciplinary proceedings - injunctions - investigations - hearings - judicial re](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A235_S12-235-112.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-235-113 12-235-113. Cease-and-desist orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A235_S12-235-113.md)
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