Title 73, Professions and Vocations

(a) The board shall recognize and authorize the use of the designation “Certified Professional Geologist” or “C.P.G.” as used by the American Institute of Professional Geologists, the designation “Certified Petroleum Geologist” or “C.P.G.” as used by the American Association of P…

(1) The board, upon satisfactory proof and in accordance with this chapter and rules and regulations of the board, may take the disciplinary actions provided under this chapter against any person for the following reasons:(a) Violation of this chapter, any rule or regulation or w…

The board shall report disciplinary actions to appropriate state and federal agencies, any other registration, licensing or certification board or organization in this state or any other state, or any other person deemed necessary by the board.

In lieu of, or in addition to, the penalty provided in Section 73-63-43, the board may begin and maintain in the name of the state any proceedings necessary or appropriate to enforce this chapter, any rule or regulation or written order of the board or any condition of registrati…

Except as provided in Section 73-63-43(10), any person aggrieved by an action of the board revoking that person’s certificate of registration or certificate of enrollment as a geologist-in-training or denying the renewal of registration as a professional geologist, or who is aggr…

(a) The following words shall have the meanings ascribed in this section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(a) “Board” means the board of registered professional geologists created under this chapter.(b) “Certified geologist” means a geologist who has been certified…

(1) Any person committing the following acts shall be guilty of a violation under this chapter:(a) Practicing, offering or attempting to practice geology, unless registered as a registered professional geologist or otherwise expressly exempted by this chapter;(b) Using the terms …

Within one (1) year following its appointment, the board shall seek to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and any other necessary agencies, containing guidelines for resolving jur…

(1) In awarding public contracts for professional geological services, preference shall be given to resident registered professional geologists over those nonresident professional geologists domiciled in a state having laws which grant a preference to the professional geologists …

(1) A person shall not use the term “registered professional geologist” unless that person is registered under this chapter. Unless exempted under subsection (5) of this section, any individual practicing, offering or attempting to practice geology or claiming any specialty in ge…

(1) There is created the Board of Registered Professional Geologists to administer this chapter. The board shall consist of five (5) registered professional geologists appointed by the Governor from nominees recommended by the committee created in subsection (3) of this section, …

(a) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(a) “Board” means the Mississippi State Board of Health;(b) “Licensed professional art therapist” means a person who has completed a master’s or doctoral degree program in art therapy, or an equivalent course of s…

(a) The board shall set the amount of the fees required to be paid by applicants for licensure and license holders including, but not limited to, the following:(a) For an application for initial licensure, the fee shall be nonrefundable and shall not exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($…

(1) The board may deny any application, or suspend or revoke any license held or applied for under the provisions of Section 73-65-7 if the person:(a) Is found guilty of fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice art therapy;(b…

(1) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to persons licensed, certified, or registered under any other provisions of Mississippi law, including, but not limited to, physicians, social workers, psychologists, and nurses, or students within accredited training programs of…

Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or sentenced to three (3) months in the county jail, or both, for each violation.

(1) There is created the Professional Art Therapists Advisory Council. The purpose of the council is to advise the Mississippi State Board of Health on matters relating to the administration and interpretation of the provisions of this chapter. The council shall consist of three …

(a) The board shall:(a) Promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;(b) Require that all applicants register for, take and pass the Art Therapy Credentials Board Examination as administered by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc.;(c) Establish …

(1) The board shall issue a license as a licensed professional art therapist to any person who files a completed application, accompanied by the required fees, and who submits satisfactory evidence that the applicant is at least twenty-one (21) years of age, is a registered art t…

(1) Except as provided in Section 33-1-39, each license holder shall renew the license to practice art therapy biennially by submitting a renewal application on a form provided by the board, paying a license renewal fee, and producing evidence of completion of relevant profession…

The intent of this chapter is to recognize that music therapy affects public health, safety and welfare and that the practice of music therapy should be subject to regulation; to assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of music therapists; to guarantee the a…

(1) Before a licensed professional music therapist provides music therapy services to a client for an identified clinical or developmental need, the licensee shall review the client’s diagnosis, treatment needs and treatment plan with the health care providers involved in the cli…

(1) The department shall issue a license to an applicant for a music therapy license when the applicant has completed and submitted an application upon a form and in such manner as prescribed by the department, accompanied by applicable fees, and evidence satisfactory to the depa…

(1) Every license issued under this chapter shall be renewed biennially. A license shall be renewed upon (a) payment of a renewal fee if the applicant is not in violation of any of the terms of this chapter at the time of application for renewal; and (b) proof of maintenance of t…

(1) The board may sanction a licensee for any of the following acts:(a) Ineligibility for licensure, including, but not limited to, falsification of information submitted for licensure or failure to maintain status as a board-certified music therapist;(b) Failure to pay fees when…

(1) The board shall set fees for the following purposes: application; initial license; license renewal; late renewal; license restoration; inactive status and such other purposes as determined by the board. (2) All fees collected by the department under this chapter shall be depo…

(a) As used in this chapter, the following terms shall be defined as provided in this section:(a) “Advisory committee” means the Music Therapy Advisory Committee.(b) “Board” means the State Board of Health.(c) “Board-certified music therapist” means an individual who holds curren…

(1) There is created within the department the Music Therapy Advisory Committee, which shall consist of five (5) members. (2) The director shall appoint all members of the advisory committee. The advisory committee shall consist of persons familiar with the practice of music ther…

(1) The advisory committee shall meet at least once per year or as otherwise called by the director. (2) The department shall seek the advice of the advisory committee for issues related to music therapy. (3) The board shall consult with the advisory committee before setting or c…

(a) Beginning on January 1, 2026, no person without a license as a professional music therapist shall use the title “licensed professional music therapist,” “LPMT” or similar title that implies that the person is a professional music therapist. Nothing in this chapter may be cons…

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Mississippi Professional Massage Therapy Act.”

Before entering upon discharge of the duties of the office, the executive director of the board shall furnish a bond, approved by the board, to the state in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). The bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the duties of th…

Each member of the board shall receive the per diem authorized under Section 25-3-69 for each day actually discharging his official duties, and shall receive reimbursement for mileage and necessary expense incurred, as provided in Section 25-3-41. The expenses of the board in car…

(1) The board shall:(a) 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;(b) Keep on file all appropriate records pertaining to each license;(c) Annually, on or be…

(a) The board may adopt rules:(a) Establishing reasonable standards concerning the sanitary, hygienic and healthful conditions of the licensed massage therapist and of premises and facilities used by massage therapists;(b) Relating to the methods and procedures used in the practi…

(1) The board shall report to the proper district attorney all cases that, in the judgment of the board, warrant prosecution. (2) Massage therapists or establishments may not be discriminated against regarding business licenses and shall be treated as any other health care profes…

(1) It shall be the responsibility of a massage therapy establishment to verify the current license of any and all persons practicing massage therapy at the location of or on behalf of the establishment. Failure to comply is subject to penalty assessed by the board of not less th…

(1) The purpose of requiring examination is to determine that each applicant for licensure possesses the minimum skills and knowledge to practice competently. (2) The board shall accept as evidence of competency, in addition to all other requirements as stated in this chapter, th…

(1) An applicant may be licensed by demonstrating proof that the applicant holds a valid, current license in another state with similar educational requirements to those required by this chapter, and that all other licensure requirements under this chapter are met. This is subjec…

(1) The board may refuse to issue or renew or may deny, suspend or revoke any license held or applied for under this chapter upon finding that the holder of a license or applicant:(a) Is guilty of fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in procuring or attempting to procure any licens…

(1) Any licensed massage therapist 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 therapist(s) on and/or wi…

The Legislature finds that in the profession and practice of massage therapy there is a necessity to preserve and protect individual life and health, promote the public interest and welfare by providing for the licensure of massage therapists and assuring public safety.

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

(1) Lavatories or wash basins provided with an adequate supply of both hot and cold running water should be available. Lavatories or wash basins shall be provided with soap in a dispenser and paper, individual use towels, or air dryers. (2) Any mobile massage shall have a previou…

(1) 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. The transcript must verify that the applicant has completed a board-approved training program of not le…

The grace period for licenses to be issued shall be from March 28, 2002, until July 1, 2002. Those meeting the minimum requirements as stated in this chapter, except for obtaining a license, may continue the practice of massage therapy or instruction thereof within the grace peri…