Professions and Occupationss

This rule applies to all oral proceedings held for the purposes of providing the public with an opportunity to make oral presentations on proposed new rules and amendments to rules before the Board pursuant to Rule 3.4. A. The Board will conduct an oral proceeding on a proposed r…

These rules set forth the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy hereinafter "Board", rules governing the form and content of requests for declaratory opinions, and the Board's procedures regarding the requests as required by Mississippi Code 25-43-2.103. These rules are inte…

A. No person shall practice massage for compensation in the State of Mississippi except as provided by state statute and these regulations. B. An applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age, or older, on the date the application is submitted. C. An applicant must provide proof o…

All applicants must meet the requirements set forth in § 73-67-35, as revised, in order to be licensed. A. To obtain a massage therapy license, an applicant must submit to the Board the applicant's official and certified transcript(s) from the applicant's massage therapy school. …

A massage therapy program shall not operate in the State of Mississippi unless it meets the minimum standards of curriculum for license approved by the Board and is licensed with the State Board of Massage Therapy. A. Massage schools and massage curriculums for license preparatio…

A. All persons seeking licensure with the Board must pass one of the Board Comprehensive Examinations. B. Effective January 1, 2011 all persons submitting an application for licensure with the Board must also pass the Mississippi State Law Examination (MSLE) that is given by the …

A. All applicants entering through reciprocity must have graduated from a massage therapy program recognized from the state of origin without non-compliance rulings issued by the NCBTMB or the FSMTB. An applicant may be licensed by demonstrating proof that the applicant holds a v…

All requirements of 73-67-25 and 73-50-1, known as the Military Family Freedom Act, shall be met where applicable. A. For a military-trained applicant who has been awarded a military occupational specialty that is substantially within the scope of massage therapy in Mississippi, …

All requirements of 73-50-2 shall be met where applicable. A. This Board shall make all reasonable efforts to issue a license to an applicant for licensure under this section upon completion of a completed application. B. An applicant will not be prohibited for applying for licen…

A. Application Phase 1. Individual submits all application requirements including all applicable fees in the form of a certified check or money order. Corporate checks are accepted from Mississippi licensed massage therapy schools in good standing. 2. Complete application is revi…

A. Where the Board refuses to grant, or renew a license or revokes or suspends a license, an opportunity for a hearing shall be afforded before final action by the Board. The Board may designate any competent person(s) to preside at such hearing. B. After the administrative heari…

Licenses are valid through May 31st of the second year (the "expiration date") following issuance or any renewal thereafter. Therapist shall not practice massage after the expiration date listed on their license unless renewed either by paper or online method. A. Proof of current…

A. The Directory of Licensed Massage Therapists (Directory) is maintained. 1. All licensees who paid the renewal fee on or before their deadline will be included in the Directory as "Active". 2. All current licensees will be listed in alphabetical order by county of residence. 3.…

A. Each licensee and massage establishment shall insure that a valid and current wall certificate attesting to the licensee's title as a Mississippi Licensed Massage Therapist shall be displayed at each place of business within the State of Mississippi where massage therapy is pr…

The protection of the public health, safety, welfare, and the best interest of the public are the guides in determining the appropriate professional conduct of all individuals licensed through the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy. Persons licensed by the Board shall adh…

A. The provisions of this chapter regarding licensure do not apply to the following: 1. Persons state licensed, state registered, state certified, or otherwise state credentialed by the laws of this State to include massage therapy as part of their practice, or other allied modal…

Any person who represents himself/herself by the title "Licensed Massage Therapist" without having first complied with the application procedures set forth and without having been awarded a license by the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy shall be fined not more than Fiv…

A. Any licensed massage therapist or massage establishment advertising by the use of radio, newspaper, television, electronic media, flyers, business cards, phone book or any other means shall include legibly, or clearly audible, the massage therapy license number issued to the t…

A. All licensed massage therapists shall: 1. Perform only those services for which they are qualified and which represent their training and education; 2 Acknowledge their professional limitations and refer the client to an appropriate health professional when necessary, in cases…

A. This Chapter applies to individual massage therapists, massage establishment owners, instructors or schools licensed or registered by the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy. The Board may refuse to issue or renew or may deny, suspend or revoke any license or registrati…

Any person who believes he has been aggrieved by a violation of § 73-67-1 et. seq. or any Board regulation shall have the right to file a written complaint within two (2) years of the alleged violation. The Board shall maintain a written record of each complaint that is made. The…

A. The Board shall notify the accused that a complaint has been received and that a disciplinary hearing will be held. The accused shall be notified at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the disciplinary hearing. B. Notice shall be considered to have been given if the no…

A. General Statement. In any contested case, opportunity shall be afforded to all parties to respond and present evidence and argument of all issues involved. Unless precluded by law, informal disposition may be made of any contested case by stipulation, agreed settlement, consen…

A. Civil: The Board may impose any of the following sanctions, singularly or in combination, when it finds that a licensee is guilty of any of the offenses including but not limited to those referred to in Chapter 8: 1. Issuance of a letter of official reprimand to the licensee; …

A. An accused may appeal the decision of the Board to the Circuit Court of Hinds County. B. An applicant may appeal the decision of the Circuit Court to the Mississippi Supreme Court. C. Further appeal shall be pursuant to any remedies available by law. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 25…

A. Any person or school whose license or provisional permit has been suspended as a result of a disciplinary action may totally reapply for licensure, including payment of all fees, one (1) year after the revocation of the license unless otherwise provided in a Board order. All c…

Any person involved in the instruction of students must be licensed by the Board as an Instructor in all Mississippi Board approved schools of massage therapy, during any part of the 700 hours required by MSBMT. Every instructor must be a licensed massage therapist in good standi…

A. The instructional resources, including audiovisual teaching equipment and instructional materials, shall meet the needs of the school's educational program. B. An evaluation of this material may be conducted to verify items listed on the application for new and existing school…

A. Each school must provide an environment that is conducive to effective instruction, promotes learning, and supports the educational programs offered by the school. B. The buildings, classrooms, equipment, furniture, grounds, instructional tools, instructional facilities, machi…

A. Academic Classes 1. Classroom size: regular classrooms shall contain a minimum of 600 square feet of floor space, or a minimum of 20 square feet per student enrolled, whichever is greatest. 2. Equipment: Every classroom shall provide appropriate equipment for students and teac…

A. The student-instructor ratio should be reasonable at all times in keeping with general accepted teaching modes for the subject matter. Skills training require more individual instruction or attention thereby requiring smaller classes. Student enrollment for any class that exce…

A. The course content and length of instruction shall be of such nature and quality as to assure that the students will adequately develop the job skills and knowledge necessary for passing any and all examinations required for licensure by the Mississippi State Board of Massage …

A. If a student misses more than 10% of any course for any reason, the specific coursework missed must be repeated. B. A sign in sheet must be retained on file with other class records to include the students name, signature, date, class title, time in/time out, instructors signa…

No school may employ a recruiter on the basis of a commission, bonus or quota. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2501-9.16 Miss Code Ann.§ 73-67-15(1) (s), as amended Amended 12/1/2014 Amended 6/30/2017 Amended 12/25/2021

The Board of Massage Therapy must be informed immediately of any changes in the following areas: 1. Ownership 2. School Name 3. Instructors 4. Programs of Study 5. Evaluation Methods 6. Job Placement Service 7. Administrators 8. Financial Stability 9. Location 10. Accreditation s…

A. No license is transferable from one owner or partner to another or from one location to another. B. School owners or partners who contemplate selling or transferring the ownership of a school must notify the Board, in writing, prior to sale or transfer. A temporary license, no…

A. The Board of Massage Therapy may conduct periodic announced and unannounced evaluations of a school. B. These evaluations will be to determine if the school is complying with the Mississippi Professional Massage Therapy Act and MSBMT Regulations. This evaluation will also be u…

A. Any school making application for a license under the Mississippi Professional Massage Therapy Act should contact the Board through its website, www.msbmt.ms.gov or directly at directorfajmsbmt.state.ms.us for further directions. 1. The application packet fee is $25.00 and mus…

In the event that a school closes a facility, the following is required: A. The Board of Massage Therapy must be informed within sixty (60) days of: 1. Proof of official closing date. 2. Proof of reason for the closure. 3. Proof of method developed to assist students with the com…

A. The following information must be returned simultaneously to the Board of Massage Therapy no later than July 15th preceding the expiration date of the current license:1. The License Renewal Application completed in its entirety, and signed by the school owner. Be certain that …

A. The Board of Massage Therapy may suspend, revoke or deny a license for any one (1) or any combination of the following causes: 1. Violation of any provision of § 73-67 or any regulation made by the Board; 2. The furnishing of false, misleading or incomplete information request…

A. A license is only valid for the school and courses for which it is issued. A license does not include other schools or additional locations, unless the Board of Massage Therapy has approved annex or franchise locations on the license application or license renewal application.…

Each school is required to take and keep a record of student attendance for each individual course meeting. The following Refund Policies shall be stated in the school's catalog. The total tuition charges shall be divided evenly among the quarters. If a student withdraws or is di…

Prospective students are entitled to sufficient data which will assist them with making informed decisions regarding training opportunities and institutions. A school is therefore obligated to provide sufficiently detailed data in advance of enrollment to enable prospective stude…

A. Admissions 1. The admission policy shall conform to the school's philosophy and objectives, shall be publicly stated, printed and made available to its students) and shall be administered as written. 2. The school is required to maintain student records which reflect the requi…

A. Any promotional literature used by a school must be presented in such a manner as to be factual with respect to services offered and/or benefits received. B. A school licensed by the Board of Massage Therapy shall use the statement "Licensed by the Mississippi State Board of M…

A. Each school shall develop and maintain adequate records pertaining to students and the school's administrative operations. These records should include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Student attendance for each individual course meeting via daily sign-in sheets. 2. …