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MS Code § 73-67-13 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 67 - Professional Massage Therapists|§ 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 signed by the chairman and/or secretary of the board and warrants signed by the State Fiscal Officer from the State Board of Massage Therapy Fund. Such expenses shall not exceed the amount paid into the State Treasury under the provisions of this chapter.
MS Code § 73-67-17 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 67 - Professional Massage Therapists|§ 73-67-17. Rules and regulations

 The board may adopt rules:   Establishing reasonable standards concerning the sanitary, hygienic and healthful conditions of the licensed massage therapist and of premises and facilities used by massage therapists;   Relating to the methods and procedures used in the practice of massage;   Governing the examination and investigation of applicants for the licenses issued under this chapter and the issuance, renewal, suspension and revocation of the license;   Setting standards for certifying continuing education classes;   Requiring that massage therapists supply the board with the accurate, current address or addresses where they practice massage;   Establishing the educational, training and experience requirements for licensure by reciprocity;   Establishing requirements for issuance and retention of an inactive license and/or provisional permits.
MS Code § 73-67-23 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 67 - Professional Massage Therapists|§ 73-67-23. Examination

  The purpose of requiring examination is to determine that each applicant for licensure possesses the minimum skills and knowledge to practice competently.   The board shall accept as evidence of competency, in addition to all other requirements as stated in this chapter, the successful completion of any state, nationally or internationally accredited examination approved by the board.   Eligibility requirements to take an examination approved by the board are set by the organization that is responsible for establishing and maintaining the examination.   An applicant for licensure who has been previously licensed may be required to take an examination approved by the board and achieve a passing score before re-licensure under any one (1) of the following circumstances:   The applicant has been unlicensed voluntarily for more than thirty-six (36) calendar months; or   The board may require reexamination in any disciplinary order, based upon the findings and conclusions relative to the competency of a holder of a license to practice massage before issuing an unconditional license.     An applicant for licensure must also successfully complete the Mississippi State Law Examination.
MS Code § 73-67-25 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 67 - Professional Massage Therapists|§ 73-67-25. Reciprocity; temporary reciprocal permit

  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 subject to investigation by the board and excludes grandfathering by other states.   If an individual who is licensed in another state that has licensing standards substantially equivalent to the standards under this chapter applies for licensure, the board may issue a provisional permit authorizing the applicant to practice massage therapy pending completion of documentation that the applicant meets the requirements for licensure under this chapter. The provisional permit may reflect statutory limitations on the scope of practice. The provisional permit shall not be issued until an applicant has successfully passed the Mississippi State Law Examination.   A current massage therapy license issued by the board shall at all times be prominently displayed in any place where massage therapy is being practiced.   A license issued under this chapter is not transferable or assignable.  The issuance of a license or provisional permit by reciprocity to a military-trained applicant or military spouse shall be subject to the provisions of Section 73-50-1.
MS Code § 73-67-29 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 67 - Professional Massage Therapists|§ 73-67-29. Advertising restrictions; exemptions

  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 with that advertising. Massage establishments with six (6) or more licensed massage therapists shall be exempt from this provision provided that the therapy or service is performed by person(s) licensed under this chapter.   Any and all advertising of the licensed massage therapist shall be of a professional and ethical nature and shall not be attached to or identified with any pornographic or other establishment that may be construed as unprofessional and/or unethical in the practice of professional massage therapy.   No practice of, or advertisement by any means of, any type of therapy involving soft tissue movement by the use of any body part, instrument(s) or device(s), or any term that may be interpreted to involve massage, shiatsu, acupressure, oriental, Eastern or Asian massage techniques, spa, rub, or therapeutic touch, shall be allowed unless that therapy is performed by person(s) who are licensed or exempt as stated in this chapter.   Providing information concerning continuing education of massage therapy shall not constitute advertising as that term is used in this section. National massage publications and out-of-state instruction/education/information materials are exempt.   The advertising of any designation of massage, including the word "Swedish" (as used in this context), shall not be allowed in conjunction with any other term that the board finds questionable. Questionable terms may include "bath," "shampoo" and "escort."   Massage schools that advertise for student clinic, or any other type of student massage, must conspicuously include the respective words "student massage" within the advertisement.   Advertisers shall obtain the license number from each massage therapist before entering into an agreement or contract to advertise any form of massage therapy as stated in this chapter. The license number(s) shall be part of the actual advertisement. Massage establishments with six (6) or more licensed massage therapists shall be exempt from this provision provided that the therapy or service is performed by person(s) licensed under this chapter.
MS Code § 73-67-31 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 67 - Professional Massage Therapists|§ 73-67-31. Duties and responsibilities of licensed massage therapists; diagnosis and prescriptions prohibited

  All licensed massage therapists shall:   Perform only those services for which they are qualified and which represent their training and education;   Acknowledge their professional limitations and refer the client to an appropriate health professional when necessary, in cases where massage may be or is contraindicated;   Recognize and respect the rights of all ethical practitioners and cooperate with health professionals in a professional manner;   Obtain and keep an overview or profile of the client's state of being and health history and discuss any problem areas that may contraindicate massage;   Keep accurate and up-to-date records regarding a client's condition before and after massage therapy session in cases of a client being treated for a specific condition. Public, sports and on-site seated massage sessions are exempt from documentation; sports massage sessions are exempt from post-event documentation;   Provide sensitive attention and response to client's comfort levels for pressure and touch, and shall not cause bruising with any regularity;   Maintain clear and honest communications with their clients, and acknowledge the confidential nature of the professional relationship with a client and respect rights to privacy;   Abide by all laws that pertain to their work as a massage therapist;   In no way instigate or tolerate any kind of sexual advance while acting in the capacity of a massage therapist;   Provide and use draping to cover all genitalia;   Clean/disinfect his hands immediately before each massage session and/or use medical gloves.     No massage therapist shall diagnose or prescribe medicine, drugs or treatment.
MS Code § 73-67-33 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 67 - Professional Massage Therapists|§ 73-67-33. Massage establishments to have adequate lavatory facilities, workable telephone, and copy of massage therapy code of ethics and professional conduct

  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.   Any mobile massage shall have a previous recording of the client's name, address where the therapy is to occur, estimated time of return, and phone number (if available) in a conspicuous record.   Every massage establishment shall be equipped with a workable telephone for emergency calls.   A copy of the State of Mississippi Professional Massage Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct shall be prominently displayed.
MS Code § 73-67-37 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 67 - Professional Massage Therapists|§ 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, may continue with the same curriculum until completion. Anyone not meeting the minimum requirements as stated in this chapter shall not advertise massage therapy or instruction thereof until they meet the minimum requirements of this chapter.
MS Code § 73-67-39 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 67 - Professional Massage Therapists|§ 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.
MS Code § 73-69-1 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 69 - Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act|§ 73-69-1. Short title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act."
MS Code § 73-69-3 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 69 - Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act|§ 73-69-3. Purpose

 The purpose of this chapter is to assure the general public of the competence of individuals and companies which offer electronic protective systems, or services relating to such alarms or systems to the general public by establishing statewide uniform procedures and qualifications for the licensure of such individuals and companies.
MS Code § 73-69-9 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 69 - Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act|§ 73-69-9. Issuance of Class A license; display; employment of Class B license holder; duty of designated agent to provide certain notice to State Fire Marshal; inspection; retention period for client records

  Any entity desiring to engage in alarm contracting shall hold a Class A Alarm Contracting Business license issued by the State Fire Marshal.   If the State Fire Marshal finds that a company has met the requirements of licensing, he shall issue a Class A license to engage in alarm contracting to that company upon payment of the license fee authorized by this chapter. Such license shall include the name of the designated agent of the alarm contracting company as applicable.   Each alarm contracting company shall be physically located within the boundaries of the state and shall clearly display its license in a conspicuous location at its place of business.   Each alarm contracting company shall employ a Class B license holder.   The designated agent of an alarm contracting company shall notify the State Fire Marshal within ten (10) days of the following:   Any change in the business address of the company.   Any change in ownership of or interest in the company.   Any owner, partner or other principal with an interest in the company, which has been convicted of a felony or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony charge or received a first-time offender pardon.     Any change in the employment of a person holding an individual license.   A change of the company providing monitoring services.     In the event of the death of its designated agent or his separation from the company for any other reason, an alarm contracting company shall name another qualified owner or manager as its designated agent within ninety (90) days and shall notify the State Fire Marshal of such designation within ten (10) days.   Each alarm contracting company doing business in the state shall be open for inspection by the State Fire Marshal or his designated representative at any reasonable time for the purpose of observation and collection of facts and data relating to proper enforcement of this chapter. No person acting on behalf of an alarm contracting company shall refuse to admit the State Fire Marshal or his designated representative to an operating location.   Client records must be maintained for inspection by the State Fire Marshal for a three-year period.
MS Code § 73-69-13 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 69 - Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act|§ 73-69-13. Class B, C, D, and H license holders authorized to perform certain work

 The State Fire Marshal is authorized to issue individual licenses to qualified applicants that entitles the license holder to perform the following:   Class B license: Alarm System Technician. Such license shall authorize its holder to design, plan, specify, lay out, sell, pre-wire, install, maintain, repair, test, inspect or service an electronic protective system while in the employ of an alarm contracting company.   Class C license: Alarm System Installer. Such license shall authorize its holder to design, plan, specify, lay out, sell, pre-wire, install, maintain, repair, test, inspect or service an electronic protective system while in the employ of an alarm contracting company.   Class D license: Alarm System Salesperson. Such license shall authorize its holder to design, plan, specify, lay out or sell an electronic protective system while in the employ of an alarm contracting company.   Class H license: Alarm System Helper. Such license shall authorize its holder to pre-wire, or assist a Class B or Class C license holder install or service an electronic protective system while under the direct supervision of a licensed Class B or Class C holder in the employ of an alarm contracting company.
MS Code § 73-69-17 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 69 - Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act|§ 73-69-17. Duration and renewal of licenses

    Each license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for a period of one (1) year from its date of issuance and shall be renewed annually, on or before the anniversary date, by forwarding to the State Fire Marshal a renewal application accompanied by the payment of the renewal fee authorized by this chapter.   Each licensee renewing a Class B, Class C or Class D license shall additionally submit required documentation of having satisfactorily completed continuing education requirements as established by the State Fire Marshal.     Any license not renewed on or before its anniversary date shall expire and may be reinstated only upon payment of the reinstatement fee authorized by this chapter.
MS Code § 73-69-19 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 69 - Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act|§ 73-69-19. Fees; Electronic Protection Licensing Fund created

  The State Fire Marshal is authorized to assess and collect fees pursuant to this chapter, the amount of which shall not exceed the following:   Application fee and provisional or original company  Class A license. . . . .$ 450.00.    Application fee and provisional or original individual  Class B, Class C, Class D or Class H license. . . . .$ 150.00.    License Class change fee. . . . .$ 50.00.   Annual renewal for Class B, Class C, Class D or Class Hlicense fee. . . . .$ 50.00.   Annual renewal for a Class A license fee. . . . .$200.00.   Fee for a duplicate or replacement license. . . . .$ 20.00.     The fees established in this section shall not be refundable except under such conditions as the State Fire Marshal may establish.   All monies received by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to this chapter, including, but not limited to, fees and fines, shall be deposited immediately upon receipt by the State Fire Marshal into a special fund which is hereby created in the State Treasury and designated as the Electronic Protection Licensing Fund.   The monies in the Electronic Protection Licensing Fund shall be used solely for implementation, administration and enforcement of this chapter by the State Fire Marshal. Any surplus monies and interest remaining to the credit of the fund at the end of the fiscal year shall remain to the credit of the fund, and no part thereof shall revert to the State General Fund.
MS Code § 73-69-21 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 69 - Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act|§ 73-69-21. Electronic Protection Licensing Advisory Board created; composition; appointment of members; terms; vacancies; meetings; quorum; reimbursement for expenses; civil liability of members

  The Electronic Protection Licensing Advisory Board is hereby created within the Department of Insurance. The board shall be composed of seven (7) members, as follows:   Three (3) members shall be appointed by the Governor, one (1) member from each State Supreme Court District. Each member shall possess a valid Class A or Class B license and may be appointed from a list submitted by the Mississippi Alarm Association. Each of these appointments initially will have staggered terms. One (1) appointment will serve for two (2) years, one (1) appointment will serve for three (3) years, and the last appointment will serve for four (4) years. After the initial appointment terms, each appointee will serve for four (4) years.   One (1) member shall be appointed by the State Fire Marshal from a list of nominees submitted to the State Fire Marshal by the Mississippi Alarm Association as a representative from the Alarm Manufacturing Industry. This appointment will serve for four (4) years.   Two (2) members shall be appointed by the Governor at his discretion, one (1) of which shall be a law enforcement officer and one (1) shall be from the private sector. Each of these appointments will serve for four (4) years, concurrent with the term of the Governor.   One (1) member shall be an employee of the Office of the State Fire Marshal designated by the State Fire Marshal. Such member shall serve as the chairman of the advisory board.       Each appointed member shall serve a term of four (4) years.   The member designated by the State Fire Marshal shall serve a term concurrent with the term of the State Fire Marshal making such designation.   No member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms except the member designated by the State Fire Marshal.   A vacancy on the board occurring prior to expiration of a term shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the remainder of the term.     The board shall meet at every quarter, or upon the call of the chairman or upon the written request of any three (3) members of the board. Notice of any such meeting shall be given to board members and the public at least fourteen (14) days in advance.   Four (4) members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The board may take action by majority vote of its members present and voting.   Each appointed member of the board shall be reimbursed for travel and related expenses incurred, not to exceed those expenses authorized for reimbursement by the Department of Insurance, for each day that the member engages in board business.   No member of the board shall be liable to civil action for any act performed in good faith in the execution of his duties as a board member.
MS Code § 73-69-23 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 73 - Professions and Vocations|Chapter 69 - Mississippi Electronic Protection Licensing Act|§ 73-69-23. Offenses

  Class I offenses shall be as follows:   Failure of an alarm contracting company to timely notify the State Fire Marshal of certain changes in the status of the licensee as required by this licensing law.   Failure of an alarm contracting company as applicable, to do either of the following:   Clearly display the company's license at its place of business as required.   Replace a required Class B, license holder or its designated agent and to timely notify the State Fire Marshal as required by this licensing law.     Failure of an individual license holder to maintain his license on his person and to present it for inspection as required by this licensing law.   Assisting an unlicensed person or company to engage in alarm contracting or as prohibited.   Refuse to admit the State Fire Marshal or his designated representative to an operating location or refuse to cooperate in the purposes of such admittance as required.     Class II offenses shall be as follows:   Commission of a second Class I offense.   A Class I offense committed during a probation of one's licensure for a Class I offense.     A Class III offense shall be as follows:   The signature of or submission by an applicant or licensee of any document to the State Fire Marshal when the applicant or licensee knew that document contained false or intentionally misleading information.   Engaging in alarm contracting without a license as prohibited.   Engaging in alarm contracting during suspension of one's license.   The repeated willful commission of Class I or Class II offenses.   Failure by an alarm contracting company to maintain a general liability and errors and omissions insurance policy as required, or to maintain a workers' compensation insurance policy as required by state law.   Engaging in false, misleading or deceptive acts or practices.