A law that went into effect July 1 requires massage therapists to acquire a state license. License requirements include 500 hours of education and national certification or proof of a current practice. Licensees also must hold current CPR certification and submit fingerprints to the state.

Local therapists say they understand the reasoning behind the new regulation, but say it won’t change much here.

“I like the concept a lot, but I don’t think Haines had…