Professions and Occupationss

The licensee in charge is responsible for the day to day operation of the funeral establishment. He or she must be employed twenty-five (25) hours per week during the calendar year (January through December) at the funeral establishment and i) must be on the premises and ready to…

A resident trainee pocket certificate shall be issued by the Board and must be carried on the person of the resident trainee at all times he is service their traineeship. It shall contain such information as the Board deems necessary. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2401-5.10 Miss. Code …

Duly certified resident trainees in training for funeral service and funeral directing, while participating in learning experiences and while supervised by a person licensed by the Board as a funeral service or funeral directing licensee, respectively, may engage in the practice …

When a resident trainee wishes to begin his training with a person licensed for the practice of funeral service or funeral directing, as the case may be, he must submit an application as required by the Board to the Board office. After permission is granted by the Board and at an…

A resident trainee certificate shall be renewable upon payment of the renewal fee as set by Board on the first (1st) day of January of each year, provided, however, that such funeral service resident trainee certificate may not be renewed for more than thirty-six (36) consecutive…

All resident trainees registered as provided herein shall be required to report to the Board quarterly upon forms provided by the Board, showing the required work which has been completed during the past three (3) months. The data contained in said report shall be certified as to…

Before a resident trainee shall be eligible to receive a license for the practice of funeral service, evidence must be provided on the Quarterly Reports received by the Board office that he has assisted in the embalming of at least twenty-five (25) bodies, and he has assisted in …

The Board may, in its discretion, allow a resident trainee credit under a registration for the time actually served under a previous registration in this state; provided, that if that the previous registration has been suspended or revoked for cause, not more than seventy-five pe…

No credit shall be allowed for resident traineeship unless that traineeship is served in this State in an establishment licensed y the Board. An applicant registered as a resident trainee must be a resident of this State, engaged full-time at a licensed funeral establishment in t…

Every person licensed by the Board and every resident trainee shall furnish all information required by the Board reasonable relevant to the practice of the profession for which he is a licensee or resident trainee including a current address. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2401-5.8 Mis…

A resident trainee training to become a funeral director shall serve under either a funeral directing or funeral service licensee. A resident trainee training to become a funeral service licensee shall serve under a funeral service licensee, except, if a funeral establishment doe…

(1) "Supervision" means that a Mississippi-licensed funeral director or a Mississippi funeral service licensee, as appropriate, is: (a) Physically present with the apprentice; and (b) Personally observing and guiding the activities of the apprentice. (2) "Supervisor" means the Mi…

(1) Each apprentice for funeral directing and funeral service shall meet the educational requirements specified in Section 73-11-51 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, and then successfully complete a funeral director or funeral service, as appropriate, apprenticeship to…

(1) An apprenticeship shall be served under the Board-approved supervisor. (2) Funeral service licensees and funeral directing licensees who seek approval from the Board as a supervisor of record shall: (a) Be working and located in the same licensed establishment or establishmen…

(1) No credit shall be allowed for resident traineeship unless that traineeship is served in this State in an establishment licensed by the Board. (2) Supervision of funeral service apprentices. The funeral service apprentice must assist in the embalming of at least twenty-five (…

The Administrator may issue a temporary funeral service or funeral directing work permit before a license is granted, prior to the next regular meeting of the Board, if in the Administrator's opinion, the applicant for reciprocal license has met all requirements state above. Befo…

The Board may enter into written reciprocity agreements with other state boards of a similar nature with the advice and of the Attorney General's Office of the State of Mississippi. The Board will reciprocate with other states on the same basis that each state will reciprocate wi…

(1) An apprentice or resident trainee certification is valid only for twelve (12) months. Subject to Rule 6.8 and the approval of the Board, the funeral apprenticeship certification may be renewed upon application of the apprentice and payment of the required fee. (2) Supervision…

Any person who is registered as a Mississippi funeral directing apprentice is required to complete this apprenticeship for funeral directing within thirty (30) months of the date of the Board-issued certification. The funeral service apprentice must complete this apprenticeship w…

Applicants for licensure by reciprocity/endorsement who hold a valid license from another state may be eligible for licensure in Mississippi provided: 1. The applicant must submit the required license application and all appropriate fees 2. The applicant provides evidence satisfa…

All applications for reciprocal licenses must be submitted to the Board office sixty (60) days prior to the next scheduled meeting of the Board, must be made on forms furnished by the Board, and must be accompanied by a fee as set by the Board. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2401-7.2 Mi…

No reciprocal funeral service or funeral director license will be issued on the basis of another reciprocal. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2401-7.3 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-11-49(7)(Rev. 2012). Amended 4/2/2015

The acceptance of the application as a basis for granting of a reciprocal license is within the sound discretion of the Board. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2401-7.4 Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-11-49(7) and 73-11-51(7)(Rev. 2012 & Supp. 2014). Amended 4/2/2015

The Executive Director or Board designee may issue a temporary funeral service or funeral directing work permit before a license is granted, prior to the next regular meeting of the Board, if in the Executive Director's or designee's opinion, the applicant for reciprocal license …

The Board may refuse to examine, or issue or renew, or reprimand, or may suspend or revoke, any license, or may place the holder thereof on a term of probation, after proper hearing, upon finding the holder of such to be guilty of acts of commission including the following: 1. A …

It shall be the duty of the Board or its designee to investigate or prefer charges, or both, upon finding of cause, against any licensee who is accused of violating any law, rule, or regulation of the State Board of Funeral Service or is accused of gross or willful malpractice of…

Funeral providers shall make all disclosures required by the rules of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and shall provide accurate and up-to-date information on price lists for funeral goods and services offered. Copies of the price lists used by the funeral establishment or fun…

The funeral provider must give a printed or typewritten GPL for retention to persons who inquire in person about funeral goods or funeral services offered by the funeral establishment. The funeral provider must present the GPL for retention to the person with whom he or she begin…

The funeral provider must show a printed or typewritten price list to people who inquire in person about the offering or prices of funeral merchandise including caskets, alternative containers and outer burial containers. The price list must be offered upon the beginning of discu…

Price lists must reflect the prices that the funeral establishment or provider will actually charge the consumer for the funeral goods and services selected. Price Lists shall contain the information included in: Appendix I - General Price List; Appendix II - Casket Price List, O…

1. Every funeral establishment and/or the funeral directing or service licensee shall give or cause to be given to the person or persons making funeral arrangements, at the time such arrangements are completed and prior to the time of rendering the service and/or providing the me…

The State Legislature granted Statutory Authority for the Licensing of Professional Massage Therapist in 2001. Section 73-67-1 et seq., of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated provides for the regulation of the practice of massage as well as the use of the title "Licensed Mass…

The Mississippi State Board of Massage therapy does not discriminate against any applicant, candidate, or licensee because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, physical handicap, disability, or political affiliation. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2501-1.2 Miss Co…

The purpose of these rules shall be to provide interpretation and application guidelines regarding state law as indicated in Rule 1.1 above and to communicate established procedures and requirements for the following: A. The establishment of a State Board of Massage Therapy; B. T…

A. "Annual Pass Rate" means the ratio of the total number of individuals who passed any Board-approved comprehensive examination to the total number of individuals who sat for a Board-approved comprehensive examination. The Board will periodically establish a protocol for the ann…

A. Each licensed massage therapist shall complete a minimum of twelve (12) hours of continuing education units (CEUs) each calendar year. Three (3) hours of Mississippi Law, Rules and Regulations, three (3) hours of Ethics, and three (3) hours of CPR/First Aid will be required pe…

A. For the purpose of renewing or reinstating an LMT license, credit for continuing education units (CEUs) will be awarded only for providers and programs registered and recognized by the Board. Each provider must make application for Board approval on forms provided by the Board…

If a provider and their subsequent programs are approved and vetted by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Bodywork and/or the Federation of State Massage Therapy Board then they are required to register their programs for approval on a form prescribed by the Board. …

A. It shall be the responsibility of the massage establishment to verify and include current license number(s) in all advertising, no matter the format, for every licensed massage therapist performing massage services at the massage establishment; however, massage establishments …

A. The Board or its agent(s) shall conduct on-site inspections upon notification that massage therapy services are being rendered. Notification may include but not be limited to the following sources: 1. The general public through any means of advertising in any format; or 2. A n…

A. Application Packet Fee (or actual per page cost) if mailed $ 15.00 B. Application Fee for Licensure. If a license has not been issued within 24 months of receipt of the application, even if a provisional permit was issued, the applicant must submit a new application and applic…

The Board shall establish reasonable and customary fines and penalties. Any violation of the Rules and Regulations, or provisions of 73-67-1 through 73-67-39, shall be punishable by a fine of no less than $25.00 and no more than $100.00 per occurrence unless otherwise set forth b…

Violation 1st violation 2nd violation 1. Operating of unlicensed school $ 1000.00 $ 5000.00 2. Operating with an expired school license (unless written extension from the Board) $ 1000.00 $ 5000.00 3. Failure to meet with Board and or submit compliance plan $ 500.00 $ 1000.00 4. …

Licenses or registrations may not be renewed if fines or penalties are outstanding; however, if a payment arrangement has been approved by the Board and the licensee is current under the payment arrangement, then the licensee may renew on-line Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2501-2.2 C M…

A. All fees are non-refundable.a. For paper applications, fees shall be paid in full by a cashier's check or money order made payable to MSBMT (Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy). Personal checks will be returned. Corporate checks are accepted from Mississippi licensed m…

A. The Reapplication Fee is charged when a LMT, who has allowed his/her license to lapse for more than 90 days, expire, retired less than 3 years, or become inactive, or has been suspended or revoked and seeks to return to current status. This fee is always charged in addition to…

A. The State of Mississippi 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 co…