# 24 Del. C. § 5312: § Â 5312. Issuance and renewal of licenses; certification

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## Section

- **Citation:** 24 Del. C. § 5312
- **Heading:** § Â 5312. Issuance and renewal of licenses; certification
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 24 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter II / Section 5312

## Text

(a) The Board shall issue a license or certificate to each applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter for licensure as a massage and bodywork therapist or certification as a massage technician and who pays the fee established under § 5311 of this title.

(b) Each license or certificate shall be renewed biennially, in such manner as is determined by the Division of Professional Regulation, and upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission of a renewal form provided by the Division of Professional Regulation, and proof that the licensee or certificant has met the continuing education requirements established by the Board.

(c) The Board, in its rules and regulations, shall determine the period of time within which a licensed massage and bodywork therapist or certified massage technician may still renew such license or certificate, notwithstanding the fact that such licensee or certificant has failed to renew on or before the renewal date.

(d) Any licensee or certificate holder, upon written request, may be placed on inactive status. Any person who desires to reactivate that person’s license or certificate shall complete a Board approved application form, submit a reactivation fee set by the Division, submit proof of current CPR certification, and submit evidence of compliance with continuing education requirements in accordance with the Board’s rules and regulations.

## Nearby sections

- [24 Del. C. § 5307 § Â
        5307. License; certification required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C53_SII_S5307.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 5308 § Â
        5308. Qualifications of applicant; report to Attorney General; judicial review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C53_SII_S5308.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 5309 § Â
        5309. Qualifications of applicants for certification as massage technicians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C53_SII_S5309.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 5310 § Â
        5310. Reciprocity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C53_SII_S5310.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 5311 § Â
        5311. Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C53_SII_S5311.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 5312 § Â
        5312. Issuance and renewal of licenses; certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C53_SII_S5312.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 5313 § Â
        5313. Grounds for discipline.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C53_SII_S5313.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 5314 § Â
        5314. Complaints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C53_SII_S5314.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 5315 § Â
        5315. Disciplinary sanctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C53_SII_S5315.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 5316 § Â
        5316. Hearing procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C53_SII_S5316.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 5317 § Â
        5317. Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C53_SII_S5317.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 5318 § Â
        5318. Practice of massage and bodywork on minors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C53_SII_S5318.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 5319 § Â
        5319. Qualifications of applicants for massage establishments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C53_SII_S5319.md)
- [24 Del. C. § 5320 § Â
        5320. Unlicensed practice violations; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T24_C53_SII_S5320.md)

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