| 1 | Alabama | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. Also covered: supervision cap | Ask about Alabama |
| 2 | Alaska | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Alaska |
| 3 | Arizona | Permissive | Lay ownership expressly allowed Also covered: med spa rule · exam rule · supervision cap | A.R.S. §§ 10-2220(A)(4), 10-2213(C), 29-4105(B) |
| 4 | Arkansas | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Arkansas |
| 5 | California | Strict | No lay ownership of any percentage Also covered: exam rule · supervision cap | Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 2400; Cal. Corp. Code §§ 13401.5, 13406(a); MBC med spa guidance |
| 6 | Colorado | Strict | Physician owners only Also covered: med spa rule | C.R.S. § 12-240-138(1)(d)(I), (6)(a), (1)(f) |
| 7 | Connecticut | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Connecticut |
| 8 | Delaware | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Delaware |
| 9 | District of Columbia | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about District of Columbia |
| 10 | Florida | Entity-dependent | Lay ownership allowed, but licensure may bite Also covered: med spa rule · exam rule | Fla. Stat. §§ 400.991(1)(a), 400.9905(4)(f)-(g), 400.9935; Fla. Admin. Code 59A-33.006(14) |
| 11 | Georgia | Entity-dependent | Depends entirely on the entity Also covered: med spa rule · exam rule | O.C.G.A. §§ 14-7-5(a), 14-11-1107(f), 43-34-242; Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 360-35-.07 |
| 12 | Hawaii | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Hawaii |
| 13 | Idaho | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Idaho |
| 14 | Illinois | Strict | Licensed physicians only Also covered: supervision cap | 805 ILCS 15/13(a), (b); 805 ILCS 185/13(a)(2); 225 ILCS 60/22.2(c), (d) |
| 15 | Indiana | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Indiana |
| 16 | Iowa | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Iowa |
| 17 | Kansas | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Kansas |
| 18 | Kentucky | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Kentucky |
| 19 | Louisiana | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Louisiana |
| 20 | Maine | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Maine |
| 21 | Maryland | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Maryland |
| 22 | Massachusetts | Entity-dependent | No ownership bar, but licensure may bite | M.G.L. c. 111, §§ 51–52; 243 CMR 2.07(4); M.G.L. c. 156A, § 10 |
| 23 | Michigan | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Michigan |
| 24 | Minnesota | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Minnesota |
| 25 | Mississippi | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. Also covered: supervision cap | Ask about Mississippi |
| 26 | Missouri | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Missouri |
| 27 | Montana | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Montana |
| 28 | Nebraska | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Nebraska |
| 29 | Nevada | Entity-dependent | Depends on the entity you chose Also covered: exam rule · supervision cap | NRS 89.070(1)(a); NRS 89.040(1)(c) |
| 30 | New Hampshire | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about New Hampshire |
| 31 | New Jersey | Strict | Licensed health professionals only Also covered: exam rule · supervision cap | N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.16(e), (f); Allstate v. Northfield Med. Ctr., 228 N.J. 596 (2017) |
| 32 | New Mexico | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about New Mexico |
| 33 | New York | Strict | Licensed physicians only, no exceptions Also covered: exam rule | N.Y. Bus. Corp. Law §§ 1503, 1507(a), 1508(a); N.Y. Ltd. Liab. Co. Law §§ 1203, 1207 |
| 34 | North Carolina | Strict | Licensee owners only Also covered: med spa rule | N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 55B-4(2), 55B-6(a); NCMB Position Statement 10.1.2 |
| 35 | North Dakota | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about North Dakota |
| 36 | Ohio | Permissive | Doctrine abolished by statute Also covered: med spa rule | ORC § 4731.226(A)(1); ORC § 1701.03(D); Ohio Medical Board statement (2012) |
| 37 | Oklahoma | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Oklahoma |
| 38 | Oregon | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Oregon |
| 39 | Pennsylvania | Strict | Licensed natural persons only | 15 Pa.C.S. §§ 102, 2923, 8996; Neill v. Gimbel Bros., 330 Pa. 213 (1938) |
| 40 | Rhode Island | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Rhode Island |
| 41 | South Carolina | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. Also covered: supervision cap | Ask about South Carolina |
| 42 | South Dakota | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about South Dakota |
| 43 | Tennessee | Strict | Physician owners only Also covered: med spa rule | Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0880-02-.20(1)(b), (1)(c); Tenn. Op. Att'y Gen. 07-116 |
| 44 | Texas | Strict | Physician-controlled entities only Also covered: exam rule | Tex. Occ. Code §§ 155.001, 164.052(a)(17); Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code §§ 301.003(3), 301.007, 301.012 |
| 45 | Utah | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Utah |
| 46 | Vermont | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Vermont |
| 47 | Virginia | Permissive | Ordinary corporation or LLC permitted Also covered: med spa rule · exam rule · supervision cap | Va. Code §§ 13.1-542.1, 13.1-1101.1 (2003, c. 678) |
| 48 | Washington | Entity-dependent | Professional entities are restricted Also covered: exam rule | RCW 18.100.050, .090, .110; RCW 25.15.046; WMC Policy MD2015-06 |
| 49 | West Virginia | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about West Virginia |
| 50 | Wisconsin | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Wisconsin |
| 51 | Wyoming | We confirm | We verify this state against its own statute and board rules at the start of an engagement. | Ask about Wyoming |