Mississippi Administrative Code

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. …

The conferring of diplomas, degrees, certificates, or other written evidence of proficiency issued by a school shall be consistent with applicable state laws. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2501-9.9 Miss Code Ann.§ 73-67-15(1) (s), as amended Amended 12/1/2014 Amended 6/30/2017 Amended …

These rules apply to all applicants for licensure to practice allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, or acupuncture in the state of Mississippi and to all individuals practicing allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, or acupuncture …

For the purpose of these rules, the following terms have the meanings indicated: A. "Board" means the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure. B. "Physician" means any person with a valid doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy or doctor of podiatry degree. C. "LCME" means …

Any physician, physician assistant, radiologist assistant or acupuncturist desiring to practice in this state must first obtain a license to do so by completing an application for licensure and submitting all requested documentation to the Board. A physician, physician assistant,…

The submission of an application for licensing to the Board shall constitute and operate as an authorization by the applicant to each educational institution at which the applicant has matriculated; each state or federal agency to which the applicant has applied for any license, …

The Board endorses, for the purpose of reciprocity, licenses to practice medicine obtained in most states by written examination prior to March 8, 1973. Subject to the provisions of Part 2601, Rule 2.3, all applicants for medical licensure by reciprocity who took the FLEX between…

For the purpose of licensing by examination and reciprocity, the Board recognizes three (3) separate and distinct examinations, to-wit: The examinations administered by the NBME, FLEX and USMLE. The Board adopted the FLEX as a method of licensure by examination on March 8, 1973. …

To qualify for admission by examination, an individual shall meet the following requirements, provided that the Board may admit any individual to the examination while reserving its right to deny licensure if that individual fails to meet all requirements for licensure subsequent…

If the original license of an applicant was obtained by state board examination, the applicant must have the state board where original license was obtained by written examination submit a certified copy of the examination directly to the Board. The Board may affiliate with and r…

A. Mississippi temporary medical licenses may be issued to applicants for licensure in Mississippi only after completion of an application for licensure by (a) examination; (b) reciprocity with another state; or (c) endorsement of the National Board of Medical Examiners, National…

A. Pursuant to Section 73-25-23, Mississippi Code, a limited institutional license is available only to graduates of foreign medical schools who are employed or are being considered for employment to practice medicine in one or more Mississippi state-supported institutions locate…

An individual enrolled in an out-of-state postgraduate training program wishing to rotate through an ACGME or AOA approved training program within Mississippi, shall not be required to obtain a restricted temporary license provided the rotation lasts no longer than four (4) weeks…

The Board is aware that there are Mississippi physicians assisting out-of-state physicians in expanding professional knowledge and expertise by offering short-term training to the out-of-state physician. The Mississippi physician wishing to offer this training to the unlicensed o…

The submission of an application for licensing to the Board shall constitute and operate as an authorization by the applicant to each educational institution at which the applicant has matriculated; each state or federal agency to which the applicant has applied for any license, …

This regulation shall apply to all individuals who practice or who seek to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in the state of Mississippi pursuant to authority granted in Mississippi Code, Section 73-25-19. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2601-6.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-19 (1972,…

Pursuant to Mississippi Code, Section 73-25-19, non-resident physicians, not holding a license in the state of Mississippi, shall not be authorized to practice medicine in this state under any circumstances after remaining in the state for five (5) days, except when called in con…

Regardless of the number of days of anticipated practice, a non-resident physician not holding a license in the state of Mississippi shall not be authorized to practice medicine in this state under any circumstances, unless the following conditions have been satisfied: A. The cur…