§ 73-67-37. Grace period for licensure
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 period. Massage curriculums that begin before July 1, 2001, […]
§ 73-67-39. Repeal of Sections 73-67-1 through 73-67-37
Sections 73-67-1 through 73-67-37 shall stand repealed on July 1, 2021.
§ 73-67-1. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Mississippi Professional Massage Therapy Act.”
§ 73-67-3. Legislative findings
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.
§ 73-67-5. Exemptions
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following: Persons state licensed, state registered, state certified, or otherwise state credentialed by the laws of this state to include massage as part of their practice, or other allied modalities that are certified by a nationally accredited organization recognized by the board; Students enrolled in […]
§ 73-67-7. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings stated in this section, unless otherwise stated: “Approved massage therapy school” means a facility that is licensed by this board and meets the curriculum and instruction requirements as stated in this chapter. “Board” means the State Board of Massage Therapy as created in […]
§ 73-67-9. State Board of Massage Therapy; membership; quorum
There is created the State Board of Massage Therapy. The board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. At least three (3) members shall be appointed from a list submitted by state representatives of one or more nationally recognized professional massage therapy association(s), all […]
§ 73-67-11. Bond of executive secretary of board; State Board of Massage Therapy Fund
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 the office, the premium on the bond […]
§ 73-67-13. Compensation and payment of expenses
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 carrying out the provisions of this chapter shall be paid upon requisitions […]
§ 73-67-15. Duties of board; board members immune from liability
The board shall: 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; Keep on file all appropriate records pertaining to each license; Annually, on or before February 15, make a report to the Governor and Legislature […]