💨 Abstract

Fairfax County is revising its massage therapy business regulations, raising concerns among some owners. The changes, aimed at curbing illicit activities, include shifting oversight to the Department of Health, removing local licensing requirements, and enforcing new safety and location restrictions. Business owners worry about safety issues, such as not being able to lock the front door, and practical concerns like mandatory on-site laundry facilities. Some suggest the regulations may drive compliant businesses out of the county, leaving only those involved in illegal activities.

Courtesy: Scott Gelman