Mississippi Administrative Code

A request must be limited to a single transaction or occurrence. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 301-7.3 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.105 Amended 7/1/2022

When a person with substantial interest, as required by Section 25-43-2.103 of the Administrative Procedures Act, requests a declaratory opinion, the requestor must submit a printed, typewritten, or legibly handwritten request. A. Each request must be submitted on 8-1/2" x 11" wh…

Any party who signs the request shall attest that the request complies with the requirements set forth in these rules, including but not limited to a full, complete, and accurate statement of relevant facts and that there are no related proceedings pending before any agency, admi…

Each request must contain the following: A. A clear identification of the statute, rule, or order at issue; B. The question for the declaratory opinion; C. A clear and concise statement of all facts relevant to the question presented; D. The identity of all other known persons in…

The Mississippi Athletic Commission may, for good cause, refuse to issue a declaratory opinion. The circumstances in which declaratory opinions will not be issued include, but are not necessarily limited to: A. The matter is outside the primary jurisdiction of the Commission; B. …

Within forty-five (45) days after the receipt of a request for a declaratory opinion which complies with the requirements of these rules, the Mississippi Athletic Commission shall, in writing: A. Issue an opinion declaring the applicability of the statute, rule, or order to the s…

Declaratory opinions and requests for declaratory opinions shall be available for public inspection and copying at the expense of the viewer during normal business hours. All declaratory opinions and requests shall be indexed by name, subject, and date of issue. Declaratory opini…

This chapter consists of rules for oral proceedings held to provide the public an opportunity to comment on submissions made under the Administrative Procedures Act and the Rules in this Title. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 301-8.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-2.105 Amended 7/1/2022

This chapter applies to all oral proceedings held for the purpose of providing the public with an opportunity to make oral presentations or written input on proposed new rules, amendments to rules, and proposed repeal of existing rules before the Mississippi Athletic Commission p…

When a political subdivision, an agency, or a citizen requests an oral proceeding in regard to a proposed rule adoption, the requestor must submit a printed, typewritten, or legibly handwritten request. A. Each request must be submitted on 8-1/2" x 11" white paper. B. The request…

Notice of the date, time, and place of all oral proceedings shall be filed with the Secretary of State's Office for publication in the Administrative Bulletin. The agency providing the notice shall provide notice of oral proceedings to each requestor. The oral proceedings will be…

Public participation shall be permitted at oral proceedings in accordance with the following: A. At an oral proceeding on a proposed rule, persons may make statements and present documentary and physical submissions concerning the proposed rule. B. Persons wishing to make oral pr…

Physical and Documentary Submissions presented by participants in an oral proceeding shall be submitted to the presiding officer. Such submissions become the property of the Mississippi Athletic Commission, part of the rulemaking record, and are subject to the Mississippi Athleti…

The public records policy of the Mississippi Athletic Commission ("Commission") has been adopted in accordance with the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983, Section 25-61-1, et seq. Mississippi Code of 1972. All records and portions of records not exempt from disclosure will b…

The purpose of these regulations is to safeguard the public's health, safety, and welfare by establishing minimum qualifications and creating exclusive titles corresponding to the level of qualifications for individuals who wish to offer physical therapy services to the public. F…

The Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy is authorized to establish and enforce these rules and procedures by virtue of the "Mississippi Physical Therapy Practice Law," Sections 73-23-31 et seq. of Mississippi Code of 1972, annotated. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3101-1.2 Miss.…

The following terms shall have the meaning set forth below unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Board" shall mean the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy. 2. "License" shall mean the document of licensure issued by the Board. 3. "Act" shall mean the "Mississippi Phy…

The Board shall publish, annually, a list of the names and addresses of all persons licensed by the Board as physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and a list of all persons whose licenses have been suspended, revoked, denied renewal, put on probationary status, ce…

The Board shall consist of seven (7) members as set forth in the Act, i.e., four (4) licensed physical therapists, one (1) licensed physical therapist assistant, one (1) licensed physician, and one (1) consumer at large, for the terms indicated therein. Each must possess unrestri…

The Board shall meet at least once each quarter and those meetings shall be held in compliance with the Open Meetings Law (Section 25-41-1, et seq.). Additional meetings may be held, at the discretion of the chairman of the Board or at the request of four (4) members of the Board…

The Board shall have the following powers and duties: 1. To examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of application for licenses to practice as physical therapists and licenses to act as physical therapist assistants in this state, provide for and approve all examinat…

The Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy, hereinafter "[Board]" is created pursuant to Miss Code Ann. § 73-23-1, et. seq., as amended, in order to examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for license to practice physical therapy and to practice as…

This rule applies to all oral proceedings held for the purpose of providing the public with an opportunity to make oral presentations on proposed new rules and amendments to rules before the Board pursuant to and § 25-43-3.104. 1. When Oral Proceedings will be Scheduled on Propos…

Scope. These rules set forth the Mississippi State Board of Physical 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 § 25-43-2103 These ru…

All public requests to inspect, copy or mechanically reproduce or obtain a reproduction of any public record of the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy (Board) must be submitted in writing to: the Executive Director, Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy, PO Box 557…

An applicant for a regular license as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall submit to the Board, verified by oath, written evidence in form and content satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: 1. Is of good moral character which is defined as: a. "Good m…

An individual may submit a request for the Board to make a determination of whether an individual's criminal record will disqualify him from obtaining a license. The determination request shall be in writing, on the form supplied by the Board, and signed by the requester in the p…

The cost of resending any correspondence or materials will be borne by the licensee. 1. Change of Address - Each person holding a license who has had a change of address shall file in writing with the Board his/her current mailing address, giving both old and new addresses. Such …

An application shall be deemed abandoned by the Board if, after one (1) year from the date of filing, the requirements for licensing have not been completed and submitted to the Board. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3103-1.12 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-23-43(1)(e) (Rev. 2008). Adopted 3/7/202…

An applicant for licensure by reciprocity shall submit to the Board, verified by oath, written evidence in form and content satisfactory to the Board that: a. The applicant has a valid unrestricted license from another jurisdiction of the United States. b. That the requirements f…

Applicants who live in states participating in the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact are eligible to receive a privilege to practice in accordance with the rules of the Physical Therapy Compact Commission as they currently exist or maybe hereafter amended from time to time. In o…

An applicant for licensure who has been trained as a physical therapist in a foreign country, and desires to be licensed pursuant to the laws of the State of Mississippi, shall submit to the Board, verified by oath, in form and content satisfactory to the Board: 1. That the appli…

1. A temporary license to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant may be granted to an applicant for licensure meeting the requirements of Part 3103 Rule 1.1 or 1.3 who has registered for the exam in this state but has not taken the approved examination o…

1. A temporary license shall be granted for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days beyond the date of the next scheduled examination. 2. A temporary licensee shall restrict his practice to the State of Mississippi. 3. 1. A physical therapist temporary licensee shall practice und…

Inactive status indicates the voluntary termination of the right or privilege to practice physical therapy in Mississippi. The Board may allow a licensee who is not actively engaged in the practice of physical therapy in Mississippi to inactivate the license instead of renewing i…

1. Licensure Pursuant to the Military Family Freedom Act. Active members of the military, spouses, and/or dependents of an active member of the military, located in Mississippi, seeking registration pursuant to the Military Family Freedom Act, Miss. Code Ann. § 73-50-1 et seq., m…

A person who establishes Mississippi residency seeking licensure pursuant to the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act (UROLA), MISS. CODE ANN. § 73-50-2 et seq., may complete an application available to qualifying applicants. This application is available on the Boa…

In accordance with the Act, the following non-refundable fees, where applicable, are payable to the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy check or money order. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3103-10.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-23-43(1)(d), (e) and (l) (Rev. 2008). Amended 2/11/2019…

1. Application Fee $125.00 2. Initial License Fee: a. Physical Therapist $150.00 b. Physical Therapist Assistant $125.00 3. Compact Licensure Fee $150.00 4. Renewal Fee: a. Physical Therapist $150.00 b. Physical Therapist Assistant $125.00 5. Late Renewal Fee $150.00 6. Reinstate…

Fees for the examination are to be paid to the appropriate examination administrant. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3103-10.3 Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-23-43(1)(d), (e) and (l) and 73-23-49(3)(Rev. 2008).

The preferred title for use by the licensed physical therapist is the initials PT. The licensed physical therapist assistant may use the title PTA. A person issued a license to practice pursuant to the Act by the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy may use the titles phys…

A person licensed to practice physical therapy in Mississippi shall be issued a "Certificate of Licensure" and "License Identification Card." The licensee shall prominently display the "Certificate of Licensure" or copy thereof at their place(s) of employment. The licensee shall …

There should at all times be prominently displayed in the place of business each licensee a sign containing the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the Board and a statement informing consumers that complaints against licensees can be directed to the Board. The consume…

1. A physical therapist licensed under this chapter or privileged to practice may perform physical therapy services without a prescription or referral under the following circumstances: a. To children with a diagnosed developmental disability pursuant to the patient's plan of car…

1. Patient Identity and Communication. The physical therapist/physical therapist assistant using telehealth to deliver physical therapy services or who practices tele-physical therapy, upon an initial contact with the patient shall: a. Verify the identity of the patient prior to …

A. Intramuscular dry needling manual therapy is a physical intervention that uses a filiform needle no larger than 25 gauge needle to stimulate trigger points, diagnose and treat neuromuscular pain and functional movement deficits; is based upon Western medical concepts; requires…

1. All licensees shall comply with the current American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics: Standards of Ethical Conduct and the accompanying Guide for Professional Conduct for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. 2. All licensees shall comply with the …