The board shall issue a license to practice massage therapy to a person who
- (1) is 18 years of age or older;
- (2) applies on a form provided by the department;
- (3) pays the fees established under AS 08.61.090;
- (4) has submitted the person's fingerprints and the fees required by the Department of Public Safety under AS 12.62.160 for criminal justice information and a national criminal history record check; the fingerprints and fees shall be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety to obtain a report of criminal justice information under AS 12.62 and a national criminal history record check under AS 12.62.400;
- (5) is not the subject of an unresolved complaint or disciplinary action before a regulatory authority in this state or another jurisdiction;
- (6) has not had a certificate or license to practice massage therapy revoked, suspended, or voluntarily surrendered in this state or another jurisdiction;
- (7) has not been convicted of, or pled guilty or no contest to, a crime involving moral turpitude, or has been convicted of, or pled guilty or no contest to, a crime involving moral turpitude if the board finds that the conviction does not affect the person's ability to practice competently and safely;
- (8) has a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification; and
(9) is currently
- (A) licensed to practice massage therapy in another state or country that has licensing requirements that are substantially equal to or greater than the requirements of this state; or
- (B) certified by a certification entity approved by the board.