Mississippi Administrative Code

(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…

A. Composition and Appointment 1. The Board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Governor, with advice and consent of the Senate. 2. At least three (3) members shall be appointed from a list submitted by State representatives of one or more nationally recognized pro…

A. The Board shall: 1. Adopt an official seal and keep a record of its proceedings, persons licensed as massage therapists, and a record of the licenses that have been revoked or suspended; 2. Keep on file all appropriate records pertaining to each license; 3. Annually, on or bef…

The Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy shall adhere to the Open Meetings Law, Section 25-41-3, Miss Code Ann. (1972) as amended. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2501-3.3 Miss Code Ann. § 25-41-3.101, as amended Amended 12/1/2014 Amended 6/30/2017 Amended 12/25/2021

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…