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Any mechanical or electrical apparatus used as described in this chapter shall be approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.  \n\"Massage therapist\" means any person who engages in the occupation or practice of massage for compensation.  \n\"Massage therapist apprentice\" means any person who engages in the occupation or practice of massage under the direct supervision of a sponsoring massage therapist who is employed by or registered with an approved massage establishment.  \n\"Massage therapist student\" means any person who engages in the study or practice of massage therapy who is under the direct supervision of the teacher in a school setting.  \n\"Massage therapy establishment\" means premises occupied and used for the purpose of practicing massage therapy or massage therapy training; provided that when any massage therapy establishment is situated in any building used for residential purposes, the massage therapy establishment premises shall be set apart and shall not be used for any other purpose.  \n\"Principal massage therapist\" means a massage therapist designated by an establishment or an out-call massage service as the person in charge.  \nGENERAL QUESTIONS – APPLICATION PROCESS  \n1. How long is the application processing timeline?  \nApplications currently take a minimum of 45 to 60 business days to process. If an application is deficient (e.g. documents missing, Board requests additional clarification, etc. ), this may delay the processing timeline. We cannot continue processing applications until all deficiencies are remedied.  \n2. Can I expedite my application?  \nThere is no option to expedite an application. All applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received.  \n3. Can I submit online?  \nYes, you may submit online by creating a “MyPVL” account: [https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/](https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/. If)[. If](https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/. If)[ ](https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/. If)you submit your application online, there is also an option for online payment.  \nYou may alternatively submit hard-copies of the application, supplementary materials, and check payment to our office by mailing:  \nDCCA-PVL  \nAttn: Massage  \nP.O. Box 3469  \nHonolulu, HI 96801  \nCheck payable to: “Commerce & Consumer Affairs”  \n4. Where can I access the application form?  \nApplication form and supplemental verification forms can be downloaded as PDFs on our website: [https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/massage/application_publications/](https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/massage/application_publications/)  \n5. How long do I have to complete the application process?  \nPursuant to HRS section 436B-9, your application shall be considered abandoned and shall be destroyed if you fail to complete the licensure process within one (1) year after filing an application or fail to take and pass the examination after becoming eligible to take the examination.  \nIf an application is deemed abandoned, you are required to re-apply for licensu","cbCaiebBCgUhAfvj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiebBCgUhAfvj","pdf",267719,14,"English","# GENERAL QUESTIONS – APPLICATION PROCESS\n## Application timeline and completeness\n## Expediting and submission methods\n## Forms, deadlines, and abandonment of applications\n## Out-of-state licensing, reciprocity, and license types\n## Foreign education and document translation","[{\"question\":\"How long does the Hawaii massage therapy application take to process?\",\"answer\":\"Applications take a minimum of 45 to 60 business days. 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