Cold Laser Business Regulations

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own clinic and provide treatments. Medical Director (healthcare practitioner) required but not on-site. State requirements for training/certification regulated by Arizona State Board of Radiation.

🔗 Arizona Radiation Regulatory Requirements

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own clinic. Laser therapy must be supervised by a Medical Doctor (not required on-site). Medical Director may supervise treatment but acts under MD supervision. Other healthcare practitioners may provide treatments under Medical Director who acts under MD supervision.

Class 3 (Human): Same as Class 4 below

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own clinic and provide treatments. Medical Director (healthcare practitioner) required but not on-site. LSO recommended. Colorado has revised standards under Rule 800; training/certification supervised by Department of Higher Education, Health Occupations.

🐴 Equine: Only licensed veterinarians can use a laser on horses as part of a business.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Only medical doctors may delegate non-medical professionals under their state license. Delegating physician responsible for Medical Director actions and must provide adequate supervision (direct or indirect, on-site or off-site at physician's discretion). PT, RN, LPN, EMT, etc. must work directly under medical doctor supervision; Medical Director must be on-site.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Only medical doctors may delegate non-medical professionals under their state license. Physician responsible for activities and must provide adequate supervision (direct or indirect at physician's discretion). Physician must personally evaluate patient at least every three months.

Class 3 (Human): System must be registered with the state

Class 4 (Human): Only medical doctors may delegate non-medical professionals. PT, RN, LPN, EMT, etc. must work under MD supervision; Medical Director must be on-site. Exception: Non-medical licensed Electrologists may own clinic and provide treatments with Medical Director supervision (not on-site). Medical doctor must be within 30 minutes and available to respond. Training supervised by Florida State Electrology Association.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Physicians may delegate non-medical professionals under their state license. PT, RN, LPN, EMT, etc. must work under MD supervision; Medical Director must be on-site. Note: Maui is exempt from this rule.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own clinic. Laser therapy MAY be supervised by MD (not on-site). Medical Director must be licensed healthcare practitioner. PT, PA, RN, LPN, massage therapist, or certified laser therapy technician may provide treatments under Medical Director supervision.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Physicians may delegate non-medical professionals under their state license. PT, RN, LPN, EMT, etc. must work directly under MD supervision; Medical Director must be on-site.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Physicians, RNs, PAs, plus Electrologists, Aestheticians, and Cosmetologists may provide treatments and delegate trained/certified non-medical professionals. Medical Director required (must be Healthcare Practitioner). Supervision direct or indirect, on-site or off-site at physician's discretion.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 & 4 (Human): No specific information available. Please contact your state licensing board to verify current requirements.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Physicians can delegate PA or RN under their state license. Medical Director required (must be Healthcare Practitioner). Supervision direct or indirect, on-site or off-site at physician's discretion.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Physicians, PAs, and RNs can delegate trained/certified non-medical professionals (laser therapy technicians) under their state license. Physician, PA, or RN responsible for activities and must provide supervision (direct or indirect at their discretion).

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own clinic, but laser therapy must be provided directly by a physician OR by medical professional operating under physician's direct supervision. Physician determines on-site requirements.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Physicians, PAs, and RNs can delegate trained/certified non-medical professionals. Medical Director required (Physician, PA, or RN). Supervision direct or indirect at their discretion. Medical Director must be on-site.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own clinic. Physicians can delegate to trained/certified non-medical professionals. Physician is de facto Medical Director and makes all treatment decisions.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Physicians can delegate to trained/certified non-medical professionals. Medical Director required; all operate under Physician's license. Medical Director must be on-site.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Only Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Orthopedic Medicine may provide laser therapy treatments.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Physicians, PAs, RNs can delegate to Certified Laser Therapy Technicians, Cosmetic Therapists, or Electrologists. Medical Director required (Physician, PA, or RN). Medical Director must be on-site.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): No Class 4 laser therapy regulations have been written by New York to date. Non-medical professionals may own clinics and provide Class 4 laser therapy. Medical Director or physician supervision is not required.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Only Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Orthopedic Medicine may provide laser therapy treatments.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own clinic. Physicians can delegate to trained/certified non-medical professionals. Physician is de facto Medical Director and makes all treatment decisions.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Physicians, PAs, RNs can delegate to Certified Laser Therapy Technicians, Cosmetic Therapists, or Electrologists. Medical Director required. Medical Director may or may not be on-site.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own clinic. Physicians can delegate to trained/certified non-medical professionals. Physician is de facto Medical Director and makes all treatment decisions.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own clinic. Physicians can delegate to trained/certified non-medical professionals. Physician is de facto Medical Director and makes all treatment decisions.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own clinic. Only Physicians can delegate to trained/certified non-medical professionals. Physician is de facto Medical Director and makes all treatment decisions.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own clinic. Only Physicians can delegate to trained/certified non-medical professionals. Physician is de facto Medical Director. Exception: Electrologists can provide laser treatments without Physician supervision.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own clinic and provide treatments. Medical Director (healthcare practitioner) required but not on-site. LSO recommended. State certificate required for laser electrolysis procedures; must be supervised by Medical Director.

🐴 Equine: Only licensed veterinarians can use a laser on horses as part of a business.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own clinic. Physician oversight required. Only Physicians can delegate to trained/certified non-medical professionals. Physician is de facto Medical Director and makes all treatment decisions.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own clinic. Physician oversight required. Only Physicians can delegate to trained/certified non-medical professionals. Physician is de facto Medical Director and makes all treatment decisions.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own clinic. Only Physicians, PAs, Doctors of Naturopathic Medicine, or Licensed Aestheticians can operate the laser. Physician or PA must oversee consultation and treatment. PA can delegate to certified personnel. PA must be on-site.

Training Requirement: State requires laser operators to get 6 hours of training and certificate from the laser manufacturer.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.

Class 3 (Human): No additional restrictions

Class 4 (Human): Non-medical professionals may own a Class 4 laser therapy clinic and provide treatments. Supervision by assigned Medical Director (Health Care Practitioner) who does not need to be on-site. LSO recommended. All personnel should be trained and certified.