Massage businesses in Denver will soon need a new license to operate

A new licensing requirement, aimed at stopping human trafficking, goes in effect on July 1 for Denver's massage businesses.

in July of 2021, is a tool to help authorities battle human trafficking that takes place at illicit massage businesses, according to city officials and police.

Kafer estimates there are about 140 massage business operating in Denver and about one-quarter of them are illicit, where prostitution and human trafficking are committed. Training rooms of a recognized professional or amateur sports organization, dance troupe, bona fide athletic club, or other such athletic organization.The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies requires individual licensing for massage therapists, but there is no state licensing requirement for businesses where massage therapy is practiced.

“I’m in the process of trying to finish it now, it’s a lot,” she said. “The instructions are pretty poor and it’s really frustrating. It’s a government process, I understand why they need it. Some of these bad actors hide behind multiple companies. I understand, but it’s a lot.”

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