Cranston, RI Business Licensing & Operations: Massage Establishments (2026)
Key Facts
- License required
- Yes, from licensing agency
- Initial application fee
- $25.00
- Application deadline
- 30 days before opening
- Max suspension
- 30 days
- Owner/manager age
- At least 18
Summary
Operating a massage therapy establishment in Cranston without a license from the city's licensing agency is prohibited under Code Section 5.25.010, with a $25 application fee due 30 days before opening.
No person, acting severally or jointly with any other person shall conduct, maintain or operate a massage therapy establishment in this city of Cranston without a license issued by the licensing agency.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4824304; v14 updated 2026-05-18).
Full Breakdown
Cranston Code Section 5.25.010 bars anyone from conducting, maintaining, or operating a massage therapy establishment in the city without a license issued by the licensing agency. Section 5.25.020 requires a written application filed 30 days before opening, a $25 initial fee payable to the city, proof the owner or manager is at least 18, disclosure of criminal convictions, and written operating policies covering hours, services, and sanitation. Under Section 5.25.050 the city may deny an application, suspend a license for up to 30 days, or revoke it after notice and hearing for reasons including employing unlicensed massage therapists or submitting false information.
Violations & Fines
Operating without a license, employing unlicensed massage therapists, or supplying false information to the licensing agency can bring denial of the application, suspension up to 30 days, or revocation of the establishment's license.
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