reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B6 - Board of Hearing Aid Specialists › Chapter 64B6-8 - TRAINEE PROGRAM › Section 64B6-8.005 - Disciplinary Proceedings Against Trainees

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The legal requirements which apply to licensees apply with
				  equal force to trainees, and violation thereof subjects the trainee to the same
				  disciplinary provisions as are applicable to licensees.
Rulemaking Authority
					 484.0445(2) FS.
					 Law Implemented 484.0401,
					 484.056,
					 484.059(4)
					 FS.
New 8-12-87, Formerly 21JJ-8.005,
					 61G9-8.005.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-23 - MASSAGE THERAPY PRACTICE › Section 64B7-23.001 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) "Patient" means any person presenting as
				a client to receive massage therapy treatment.
(2) "Health goal" means the desired overall
				progressive improvement in the patient's condition as stated by the
				patient.
(3) "Treatment goal" means
				the desired improvement in the patient's condition arising from specific
				massage therapy treatment, as stated by the patient.
(4) "Treatment plan" means a written document
				describing:
(a) The patient's subjective
				reason for treatment, health goals and treatment goals;
(b) Objective assessment method or methods
				used to determine appropriate massage therapy treatment;
(c) Assessment outcomes, including
				indications and contraindications for massage therapy treatment;
(d) Massage therapy treatment to be
				administered, including the number of treatments to be administered under the
				treatment plan, the duration of each treatment, the expected outcomes of each
				treatment; and,
(e) The outcomes of
				each administered treatment.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-23 - MASSAGE THERAPY PRACTICE › Section 64B7-23.003 - Display of Massage Therapist License

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
A licensed massage therapist must display their current
				  license, or a photocopy thereof, at any location where the massage therapist is
				  practicing. The license must be displayed conspicuously inside the
				  establishment in open public view. A passport-sized picture taken within the
				  last two years must be attached to each displayed license or
				  photocopy.
Rulemaking Authority
					 480.035(7) FS.
					 Law implemented 480.043(3)
					 FS.
New 2-1-22.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-23 - MASSAGE THERAPY PRACTICE › Section 64B7-23.005 - Sexual Misconduct; Sexual Activity Prohibited

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) "Sexual Activity" means any direct or
				indirect contact by any person, or between persons, with the intent to abuse,
				humiliate, harass, degrade, or arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any
				person, or which is likely to cause such humiliation, harassment, degradation,
				arousal or sexual gratification:
(a) With or
				without the consent of either person or persons;
(b) With or without verbal or non-verbal
				communication that the sexual activity is undesired;
(c) With or without the use of any device or
				object;
(d) With or without the
				occurrence of penetration, orgasm or ejaculation;
(e) Including, but not limited to intentional
				contact with the genitalia, groin, femoral triangle, anus, buttocks, gluteal
				cleft, breast or nipples, mouth, or tongue; and,
(f) Including, but not limited to the
				intentional removal of any drape without written specific informed consent of
				the patient.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-23 - MASSAGE THERAPY PRACTICE › Section 64B7-23.007 - Massage Therapy Assessment

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
A massage therapist must complete a massage therapy
				  assessment to determine whether any proposed massage therapy treatment poses a
				  significant health risk to the patient. An assessment, as defined in subsection
				  64B7-23.001(5),
				  F.A.C., must include:
(1) A review of
				patient health goals and treatment outcome goals,
(2) A review of indications and
				contraindications for any proposed massage therapy treatment using appropriate
				assessment methods, which may include:
(a)
				Patient health intake forms;
(b)
				The patient's stated level of health;
(c) Patient interview, including patient
				stated goals;
(d) Patient
				observation;
(e)
				Palpation;
(f) Orthopedic
				testing;
(g) Muscle
				testing;
(h) Joint mobilization,
				stretching and range of motion measurement;
(i) Postural analysis;
(j) Gait assessment;
(k) Functional limitations
				assessment;
(l) Pain scale
				valuation;
(m) Reviewing the report
				of a referring practitioner; and
(n) Use of a quality of life assessment
				tool.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-23 - MASSAGE THERAPY PRACTICE › Section 64B7-23.009 - Massage Therapy as a Complementary or Alternative Healthcare Treatment; Recordkeeping

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
A massage therapist providing complementary or alternative
				  healthcare treatment pursuant to Section
				  456.41(2)(a),
				  F.S. must:
(1) Inform the patient of
				the nature of the proposed massage therapy treatment, the benefits and risks of
				the treatment, and any contraindications associated with the treatment to the
				extent necessary for the patient to make an informed and prudent decision
				regarding the treatment; and
(2)
				Inform the patient of the practitioner's education, experience and credentials
				in relation to the massage therapy treatment to be provided as a complementary
				or alternative healthcare treatment; and
(3) Create and maintain a patient care record
				pursuant to Section 456.41(4),
				F.S., which must include:
(a) Demographic
				information sufficient to differentiate the record from other patient care
				records;
(b) The method or methods
				of assessment used;
(c) Description
				of the patient's condition;
(d) The
				proposed treatment plan to be administered and any contraindications;
(e) The expected outcomes of the treatment or
				treatments in the treatment plan;
(f) The expected duration of treatment or
				treatments in the treatment plan; and
(g) The informed consent and signature of the
				patient to receive the complementary or alternative healthcare
				treatment.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-23 - MASSAGE THERAPY PRACTICE › Section 64B7-23.011 - Misconduct and Negligence in the Practice of Massage Therapy

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Failure to practice massage therapy with the level of care,
				  skill and treatment which is recognized by a reasonably prudent similar massage
				  therapist as acceptable under similar conditions and circumstances constitute
				  misconduct and negligence in the practice of massage therapy. Acts of
				  misconduct or negligence include:
(1)
				Failure to properly assess the patient;
(2) Failure to explain draping techniques to
				the patient;
(3) Failure to
				appropriately drape the patient;
(4) Failure to obtain informed consent from
				the patient, the patient's parent, or the patient's guardian for massage
				therapy treatment;
(5) Failure to
				obtain specific informed consent from the patient, the patient's parent, or the
				patient's guardian before undraping a patient;
(6) Undraping a patient in a manner
				inconsistent with the specific informed consent given;
(7) Administering treatment which poses a
				significant health risk to the patient;
(8) Administering treatment in a negligent
				manner;
(9) Administering treatment
				which the massage therapist is not competent by training or experience to
				perform;
(10) Administering
				treatment which the massage therapist is not qualified by training or
				experience to perform;
(11)
				Violating the confidentiality of information or knowledge concerning a
				patient;
(12) Offering massage
				therapy at a sporting event, convention, or trade show without obtaining the
				written approval of the owner or property manager of the site of the sporting
				event, convention or trade show or the organizer of the sporting event,
				convention, or trade show.
Rulemaking Authority
					 480.035(7) FS.
					 Law implemented 480.046(1)(i)
					 FS.
New 2-1-22.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-24 - ORGANIZATION › Section 64B7-24.008 - Probable Cause Determination; Probable Cause Panel (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.073(4) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.073(4)
					 FS.
New 11-27-79, Amended 7-12-82, Formerly 21L-24.08,
					 21L-24.008, Amended 6-13-94, Formerly 61G11-24.008, Repealed
					 11-18-15.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-24 - ORGANIZATION › Section 64B7-24.0091 - Attendance of Meetings by Board Members

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Unexcused absences of a board member are absences not due to
				  the following situations:
(1) Medical
				problems of a board member or a board member's family including but not limited
				to illness, surgery, emergency care and/or hospitalization;
(2) Death of a family member and/or
				attendance at the family member's funeral;
(3) Any conflict, extraordinary circumstance,
				or event approved by the chairman of the board.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.011(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.011(3)
					 FS.
New 5-20-93, Formerly 21L-24.0091,
					 61G11-24.0091.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-24 - ORGANIZATION › Section 64B7-24.016 - Time for Payment of Civil Penalties

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
In cases where the Board imposes a civil penalty for
				  violation of chapter 456 or 480, F.S., or the rules promulgated thereunder, the
				  penalty shall be paid within 90 days of its imposition by order of the Board,
				  or as otherwise directed by the Board.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.072(4) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.072(4)
					 FS.
New 7-9-80, Formerly 21L-24.16, Amended 8-29-88, Formerly
					 21L-24.016, 61G11-24.016, Amended
					 8-25-19.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-24 - ORGANIZATION › Section 64B7-24.017 - Board Business

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
For the purposes of Section
				  456.011(4),
				  F.S., the Board defines "other business involving the Board" as:
(1) All regularly scheduled meetings of Board
				committees; and,
(2) Whenever a
				board member has been requested by the State Surgeon General or the Department
				staff to participate in a meeting or in the preparation, administration, or
				grading of the examination.
(3)
				Meetings or business at the direction or request of the
				Board.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.011(4) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.011(4)
					 FS.
New 10-13-81, Formerly 21L-24.17, 21L-24.017, Amended
					 1-9-95, Formerly 61G11-24.017, 2-26-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-24 - ORGANIZATION › Section 64B7-24.018 - Voluntary Relinquishment of License (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.072,
					 480.035,
					 480.046 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.072
					 FS.
New 4-1-14, Repealed
					 11-18-15.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-24 - ORGANIZATION › Section 64B7-24.020 - Public Comment

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The Board of Massage Therapy invites and encourages all
				  members of the public to provide comment on matters or propositions before the
				  Board or a committee of the Board. The opportunity to provide comment shall be
				  subject to the following:
(1) Members
				of the public will be given an opportunity to provide comment on subject
				matters before the Board after an agenda item is introduced at a properly
				noticed board meeting.
(2) Members
				of the public shall be limited to three (3) minutes to provide comment. This
				time shall not include time spent by the presenter responding to questions
				posed by Board members, staff or board counsel. The chair of the Board may
				extend the time to provide comment if time permits.
(3) Members of the public shall notify board
				staff in writing of their interest to be heard on a proposition or matter
				before the Board. The notification shall identify the person or entity,
				indicate support, opposition, or neutrality, and identify who will speak on
				behalf of a group or faction of persons consisting of three (3) or more
				persons. Any person or entity appearing before the Board may use a pseudonym if
				he or she does not wish to be identified.
Rulemaking Authority
					 286.0114 FS. Law Implemented
					 286.0114
					 FS.
New 4-1-14.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-24 - ORGANIZATION › Section 64B7-24.021 - Place of Practice Defined (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.035 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.035
					 FS.
New 2-18-16, Repealed
					 4-17-22.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-25 - EXAMINATION › Section 64B7-25.001 - Examination Requirements

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The Department
				shall issue a license by examination to a person who:
(a) Pays to the Department the initial
				licensure fee set forth in Rule
				64B7-27.100, F.A.C.;
(b) Submits a completed application on form
				DH-MQA 1115, "Application for Massage Therapist License" (07/2022). The form is
				incorporated herein by reference and may be obtained from the board office at
				4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or from the website
				located at
http://floridasmassagetherapy.gov/applications/massage-app.pdf
or
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14940
.
				To apply on-line, visit
https://flhealthsource.gov/mqa-services
;
(c) Provides proof of graduation per Rule
				64B7-32.002, F.A.C., from a
				board-approved massage therapy school as defined in Section
				480.033(9),
				F.S.;
(d) Presents certification to
				the Board of successful completion of an approved examination for licensure;
				and,
(e) Submits to the background
				screening provisions as set forth in Section
				456.0135, F.S.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-25 - EXAMINATION › Section 64B7-25.0011 - Colonic Irrigation Application (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 480.041(4)(b)
					 FS. Law Implemented 480.041(4)(b)
					 FS.
New 11-25-80, Amended 7-12-82, Formerly 21L-25.011, Amended
					 3-12-90, Formerly 21L-25.0011, Amended 9-30-93, 9-15-94, 7-2-96, Formerly
					 61G11-25.0011, Amended 11-2-00, 6-19-13, Repealed
					 3-22-18.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-25 - EXAMINATION › Section 64B7-25.0012 - HIV/AIDS Course Required for Initial Licensure (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.034(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.034(4)
					 FS.
New 9-15-94, Formerly 61G11-25.0012, Amended 1-26-00,
					 Repealed by Section 1, Chapter 2012-115, Laws of Florida,
					 7-1-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-25 - EXAMINATION › Section 64B7-25.0025 - Security and Monitoring Procedures for Licensure Examination (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.017(1)(d)
					 FS. Law Implemented 456.017(1)(d)
					 FS.
New 2-8-82, Formerly 21L-24.18, 21L-24.018,
					 64B7-24.018, 61G11-25.0025,
					 Amended 2-4-99, Repealed 5-2-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-25 - EXAMINATION › Section 64B7-25.004 - Endorsements

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The Department shall issue a license by endorsement to a
				  person who:
(1) Pays to the Department
				the initial licensure fee set forth in Rule
				64B7-27.100, F.A.C.;
(2) Submits a completed application on form
				DH-MQA 1115, "Application for Massage Therapist License" (07/2022), adopted and
				incorporated by reference in Rule
				64B7-25.001, F.A.C.;
(3) Is currently licensed and has practiced
				massage under the laws of another state, and was required, in order to be so
				licensed to meet standards of education or apprenticeship training
				substantially similar to, equivalent to, or more stringent than those required
				for licensure by Chapters 456, 480, F.S., and rule Division 64B7,
				F.A.C.
(4) Demonstrates that the
				out-of-state license was issued upon the satisfactory completion of an
				examination comparable to the examination approved by the board or presents
				certification to the board of successful completion of an approved examination
				for licensure subsequent to the issuance of the out-of-state license;
(5) Has no outstanding or unresolved
				complaints filed in any jurisdiction where licensure is held; and,
(6) Completes a 10 hour Florida Laws and
				Rules course offered by a board approved massage therapy school or board
				approved continuing education provider.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.013(2),
					 480.035(7),
					 480.041(4)(c)
					 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(2),
					 480.041(4)(c)
					 FS.
New 11-27-79, Amended 7-9-80, 8-29-83, 10-9-85, Formerly
					 21L-25.04, Amended 6-12-88, 8-15-89, 2-11-93, Formerly 21L-25.004, Amended
					 9-15-94, 1-9-95, 8-18-96, 1-29-97, Formerly 61G11-25.004, Amended 6-22-99,
					 12-6-06, 3-31-08, 6-15-09, 7-21-10, 1-16-14, 3-13-17, 3-22-18,
					 12-18-22.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-25 - EXAMINATION › Section 64B7-25.006 - Expiration of Incomplete Applications (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 480.035(7) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.013,
					 480.041
					 FS.
New 6-22-99, Repealed
					 5-2-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-26 - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS › Section 64B7-26.001 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) "Ownership entity" means the entity to
				whom a massage establishment license is issued. An ownership entity may be a
				sole proprietor, a partnership as defined in Section
				620.8101(7),
				F.S., a limited liability company as defined in Section
				605.0102(36),
				F.S., or another entity formed under the law of the jurisdiction in which the
				entity resides.
(2) "Massage
				establishment owner" means a natural person who has an ownership interest in a
				massage establishment, including an individual who holds a massage
				establishment license, a general partner of a partnership, an owner or officer
				of a corporation, a member of a limited liability company and its subsidiaries
				who hold a massage establishment license, or a person who has been identified
				as having an ownership interest by an entity formed under the law of the
				jurisdiction in which the entity resides.
(3) "Interested party" means an individual
				directly involved in the management of a massage establishment whose ownership
				entity is a corporation having more than $250, 000 in business assets in this
				state.
(4) "Designated
				establishment manager" means a massage therapist who holds a clear and active
				license without restriction, who is responsible for the operation of a massage
				establishment in accordance with Chapters 456 and 480, F.S. and related rules,
				who is designated the manager by the rules or practices at the
				establishment.
(5) "Doing business
				as name" means the name under which the massage establishment does business.
				This may be the ownership entity name, or a fictitious name, as registered with
				the Division of Corporations.
Rulemaking Authority
					 480.035(7),
					 480.049(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 480.043
					 FS.
New 7-16-98, Amended 8-5-03, 2-26-12,
					 12-25-19.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-26 - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS › Section 64B7-26.002 - Licensure of Massage Establishments

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				Each massage establishment shall obtain a license from the Department as
				required by Section 480.043(1),
				F.S., by submitting a completed form DH-MQA 1263, "Application for Massage
				Establishment License" (Rev. 01/2021), incorporated herein by reference,
				together with the fee set forth in subsection
				64B7-27.100(2),
				F.A.C. The form may be obtained from the Board office at 4052 Bald Cypress Way,
				Bin C-06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or from the website located at
http://floridasmassagetherapy.gov/applications/mt-establishment-app.pdf
or
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13316
.
				To apply online, visit
https://flehealthsource.gov/mqa-services
.
(2) A massage establishment license may not
				be issued until a passing inspection result is received by the department which
				demonstrates that the proposed massage establishment is to be used for
				"massage" as defined in Section
				480.033(3),
				F.S. and that the proposed massage establishment is in compliance with Chapters
				456 and 480, F.S. and related rules.
(3) The massage establishment applicant shall
				submit proof confirming property damage and bodily injury liability insurance
				coverage for the proposed massage establishment.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.013,
					 480.035(7),
					 480.043(3),
					 480.044 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.013,
					 456.0635,
					 456.067,
					 480.043,
					 480.044
					 FS.
New 11-27-79, Formerly 21L-26.02, Amended 1-7-86, Formerly
					 21L-26.002, Amended 3-9-95, 9-25-95, Formerly 61G11-26.002, Amended 7-16-98,
					 1-26-00, 4-2-09, 10-7-14, 3-14-16, 12-25-19, 10-20-20,
					 7-20-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-26 - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS › Section 64B7-26.003 - Massage Establishment Operations

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				General Requirements. Each establishment must:
(a) Carry current property damage and bodily
				injury liability insurance. A copy of the current insurance policy must be kept
				at the establishment.
(b) Comply
				with all municipal building and zoning requirements.
(c) Conspicuously display the current massage
				establishment license in the establishment in open public view.
(d) Conspicuously display, in open public
				view, the license or a photocopy thereof, of each massage therapist practicing
				in the establishment.
(e)
				Conspicuously display the required human trafficking signage in compliance with
				Sections 456.0341(3) and
				480.043(13),
				F.S.
(f) Ensure all advertisement
				meets the requirements of Rule
				64B7-33.001, F.A.C., and Section
				480.0465,
				F.S.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-26 - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS › Section 64B7-26.0035 - Designated Establishment Managers

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				The massage therapist who serves as the designated establishment manager (DEM)
				for a massage establishment or establishments must practice in the massage
				establishment or establishments where they are serving as DEM.
(2) The massage therapist who serves as the
				DEM of a massage establishment must ensure that the massage establishment
				operate in compliance with the law, Chapters 456 and 480, F.S., and Division
				64B7, F.A.C.
(3) For each massage
				establishment, the massage therapist who serves as the DEM must:
(a) Ensure that every massage therapist,
				practicing in the massage establishment is duly licensed, and that the licenses
				of all massage therapist practicing in the massage establishment are current
				and active;
(b) Ensure that every
				massage therapist practicing in the massage establishment has displayed their
				license as required by Rule
				64B7-23.003, F.A.C.;
(c) Ensure that the massage establishment
				remains in compliance with Section
				480.0535(2),
				F.S., concerning documentation required while working in an
				establishment;
(d) Ensure that each
				licensed massage therapist and any person working in the massage establishment
				has unrestricted access to their own personal valid government identification
				to comply with Section
				480.0535(1),
				F.S.;
(e) Upon a report of any
				potential violations of Section
				480.0485, F.S., Rules
				64B7-23.005 and/or
				64B7-26.010, F.A.C., related to
				sexual misconduct, or sexual activity report the potential violation to the
				department for investigation pursuant to Section
				456.073(1),
				F.S., within three days; and
(f)
				Ensure compliance with the provisions of Sections
				456.0341, and
				480.043, F.S., regarding human
				trafficking signage and procedures by:
1.
				Ensuring the establishment has a reporting procedure for human trafficking
				pursuant to Section 480.043(13),
				F.S.;
2. Ensuring that all massage
				therapists and employees working in the establishment are aware of the
				establishment's procedure for reporting suspected human trafficking;
				and
3. No DEM shall engage in or
				permit any person or person to engage in sexual activity in the massage
				establishment or to use the massage establishment to make arrangements to
				engage in sexual activity in any other place.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-26 - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS › Section 64B7-26.004 - Inspections

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Upon receipt of a completed application,
				as incorporated in either Rule
				64B7-26.007 or
				64B7-26.002, F.A.C., as
				appropriate; and fee payment, for a massage establishment license, the
				Department shall inspect the site, premises, or portion thereof listed on the
				application. Such inspection shall be to confirm that the site, premises, or
				portion thereof is to be used for massage therapy as defined by Section
				480.033(11),
				F.S., and that the site, premises, or portion thereof meets the requirements of
				Rule 64B7-26.003, F.A.C.
(2) The Department shall make periodic
				inspections of all massage therapy establishments licensed in this state on an
				annual or more frequent basis. Such inspection shall include, but not be
				limited to, whether the establishment is in compliance with Rule
				64B7-26.003, F.A.C., governing
				the establishment's operation facilities, personnel, safety, sanitary
				requirements, and a review of existing insurance coverage.
Rulemaking Authority
					 480.043(1), (2)
					 FS. Law Implemented 480.043(2), (4)
					 FS.
New 11-27-79, Formerly 21L-26.04, 21L-26.004, Amended
					 1-9-95, 3-9-95, Formerly 61G11-26.004, Amended
					 4-11-22.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-26 - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS › Section 64B7-26.005 - Periodic Inspections (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 480.043(2), (9)
					 FS. Law Implemented 480.043
					 FS.
New 11-27-79, Formerly 21L-26.05, Amended 4-30-87, Formerly
					 21L-26.005, 61G11-26.005, Amended 1-26-00, Repealed
					 4-17-22.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-26 - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS › Section 64B7-26.006 - Change of Corporate Officers, Interested Parties, Designated Establishment Managers

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
A massage establishment must submit a completed application
				  on Form DH-MQA 5040, "Massage Establishment Change of Corporate
				  Officer/Interested Party/Designated Establishment Manager" (07/2022),
				  incorporated herein by reference, which may be obtained from the board office
				  at 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-06, Tallahassee, FL 32399 or from the website
				  located at
http://floridasmassagetherapy.gov/applications/DH-MQA-5040-DEM-Officer.pdf
or
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14939
,
				  or online at
https://flhealthsource.gov/mqa-services
within 10 days of the following:
(1)
				One or more owners, officers or interested parties of the corporation who is
				the ownership entity of the establishment change. New owners, officers or
				interested parties must be eligible for licensure pursuant to Chapters 456 and
				480, F.S. and these rules.
(2) A
				new designated establishment manager is appointed because the former designated
				establishment manager:
(a) No longer holds a
				clear and active massage therapist license without restrictions.
(b) Has been convicted of or entered a plea
				of guilty or nolo contendere to a misdemeanor or felony specified in Section
				480.046(8),
				F.S.
(c) Has been terminated, is no
				longer operating as the designated establishment manager for the establishment
				or is no longer designated the manager by the rules or practices at the
				establishment.
(d) Terminates their
				own designation, by submitting a written request to the department. The
				department shall notify the establishment when a designated establishment
				manager terminates their own designation.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-26 - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS › Section 64B7-26.007 - Massage Establishment Change of Name/Location

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
If there is no transfer of ownership of the establishment
				  license pursuant to Section
				  480.043(9)(a),
				  F.S., an establishment owner may transfer the business name of the
				  establishment pursuant to Section
				  480.043(9)(c),
				  F.S. or transfer the location of the establishment, pursuant to Section
				  480.043(9)(b),
				  F.S.
(1) To transfer only the business
				name of an establishment, the establishment owner must:
(a) Pay to the Department the fee provided in
				paragraph 64B7-27.001(2)(d), F.A.C.;
(b) Submit a completed application on Form
				DH-MQA 1264 "Application for Massage Establishment Change of Name/Location"
				(07/2022), incorporated herein by reference. The form may be obtained from the
				board office at 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or
				from the website located at
https://floridamassagetherapy.gov/applications/massage-app-estab-change-location-name.pdf
or
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14941
.
				To submit a change of name online, visit
https://flhealthsource.gov/mqa-services
.
(c) An inspection is not required when only
				transferring an establishment name.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-26 - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS › Section 64B7-26.010 - Sexual Activity Prohibited

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				"Sexual Activity" means any direct or indirect contact by any person, or
				between persons, with the intent to abuse, humiliate, harass, degrade, or
				arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person, or which is likely to cause
				such humiliation, harassment, degradation, arousal or sexual gratification:
(a) With or without the consent of either
				person or persons;
(b) With or
				without verbal or non-verbal communication that the sexual activity is
				undesired;
(c) With or without the
				use of any device or object;
(d)
				With or without the occurrence of penetration, orgasm or ejaculation;
(e) Including, but not limited to intentional
				contact with the genitalia, groin, femoral triangle, anus, buttocks, gluteal
				cleft, breast or nipples, mouth, or tongue; and,
(f) Including, but not limited to the
				intentional removal of any drape without written specific informed consent of
				the patient.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.002 - Application for Licensure; Fees (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 480.035(7),
					 480.044(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 480.044(1)
					 FS.
New 11-27-79, Amended 2-6-85, Formerly 21L-27.02,
					 21L-27.002, Amended 6-28-94, 11-22-94, 9-9-96, 1-29-97, Formerly 61G11-27.002,
					 Amended 10-12-99, 5-5-04, Repealed
					 2-27-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.003 - Massage Establishment (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 480.035(7),
					 480.044(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 480.043(7),
					 480.044(1)(c)
					 FS.
New 11-27-79, Amended 7-9-80, 11-20-84, Formerly 21L-27.03,
					 Amended 1-7-86, Formerly 21L-27.003, Amended 1-9-95, Formerly 61G11-27.003,
					 Amended 6-15-98, 7-30-02, Repealed
					 2-27-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.004 - Re-examination (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 480.035(7),
					 480.044(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 480.044(1)(g)
					 FS.
New 11-27-79, Formerly 21L-27.04, Amended 6-17-86, 5-17-90,
					 Formerly 21L-27.004, Amended 12-12-94, 9-18-95, 9-9-96, Formerly 61G11-27.004,
					 Amended 1-7-03, Repealed 2-27-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.005 - Apprentice (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 480.044(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 480.044(1)(h)
					 FS.
New 11-27-79, Formerly 21L-27.05, 21L-27.005, 61G11-27.005,
					 Amended 2-16-99, Repealed 2-27-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.006 - Biennial Renewal Fee for Massage Therapist (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 480.035(7),
					 480.044(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 480.044(1),
					 (1)(f)
					 FS.
New 11-27-79, Amended 11-20-84, Formerly 21L-27.06, Amended
					 12-18-88, Formerly 21L-27.006, 61G11-27.006, Amended 7-30-02, 9-19-10, Repealed
					 2-27-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.007 - Biennial Renewal Fee for Massage Establishments (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 480.035(7),
					 480.044(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 480.044(1)(e)
					 FS.
New 11-27-79, Amended 7-9-80, Formerly 21L-27.07, Amended
					 12-18-88, Formerly 21L-27.007, 61G11-27.007, Amended 7-30-02, 9-19-10, Repealed
					 2-27-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.008 - Initial Fee for Licensure (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.013(2),
					 456.025(1),
					 480.035(7),
					 480.044(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.013(2),
					 456.025(1),
					 480.044(1)
					 FS.
New 5-13-82, Amended 11-11-82, 1-7-86, Formerly 21L-27.08,
					 Amended 12-18-88, Formerly 21L-27.008, Amended 1-29-97, Formerly 61G11-27.008,
					 Amended 7-30-02, 10-13-10, Repealed
					 2-27-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.010 - Renewal Fee for Inactive License (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 480.0425,
					 480.044(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 480.044(1),
					 (1)(l)
					 FS.
New 12-18-84, Formerly 21L-27.10, 21L-27.010, 61G11-27.010,
					 Amended 7-30-02, 9-19-10, Repealed
					 2-27-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.011 - Reactivation Fee for Inactive License (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 480.0425 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.025(1),
					 456.036(4),
					 480.044(1)(l)
					 FS.
New 12-18-84, Formerly 21L-27.11, Amended 1-30-90, Formerly
					 21L-27.011, 61G11-27.011, Repealed
					 2-27-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.012 - Licensure of Establishment Fee (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.013(2),
					 480.035(7),
					 480.044(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.013(2),
					 480.044(1)(d)
					 FS.
New 2-6-85, Formerly 21L-27.12, 21L-27.012, 61G11-27.012,
					 Amended 8-16-98, 7-30-02, 9-19-10, Repealed
					 2-27-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.014 - Duplicate License Fees (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.025(10) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.025(10)
					 FS.
New 1-30-90, Formerly 21L-27.014, 61G11-27.014, Repealed
					 2-27-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.015 - Delinquency Fee (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.036(7) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.036(7)
					 FS.
New 12-12-94, Formerly 61G11-27.015, Amended 7-30-02,
					 Repealed 2-27-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.016 - Change in Status Fee (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.036(8) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.036(8)
					 FS.
New 12-12-94, Formerly 61G11-27.016, Amended 7-30-02,
					 Repealed 2-27-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.017 - Unlicensed Activity Fee (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.065(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.065(3)
					 FS.
New 7-30-02, Repealed
					 2-27-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.018 - Fee for Retired Status License (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.036 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.036
					 FS.
New 12-13-05, Repealed
					 2-27-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.019 - Fee for Reactivation of Retired Status License (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.036 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.036
					 FS.
New 12-13-05, Repealed
					 2-27-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-27 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B7-27.100 - Fees

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Fees applicable to massage therapists:
(a) Application fee for licensure or
				certification: $50.00.
(b)
				Application fee for applicants completing an apprenticeship program:
				$100.00.
(c) Initial licensure fee:
				$100.00.
(d) Renewal fee (active or
				inactive license): $100.00.
(e)
				Delinquent license fee: $100.00.
(f) Reactivation fee: $100.00.
(g) Change in status fee: $50.00.
(h) Retired status fee:
				$50.00.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-28 - BIENNIAL LICENSE RENEWAL › Section 64B7-28.001 - Biennial Renewal of Massage Therapist's License (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.013(7),
					 456.034,
					 480.035(7),
					 480.0415,
					 480.044 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.013(7),
					 456.034,
					 480.0415,
					 480.044(1)(f),
					 (m)
					 FS.
New 11-27-79, Amended 12-18-84, Formerly 21L-28.01, Amended
					 3-12-90, 1-3-91, Formerly 21L-28.001, Amended 9-30-93, 6-12-95, 9-25-95,
					 7-17-97, Formerly 61G11-28.001, Amended 4-28-99, 7-30-02, 7-31-12, Repealed
					 11-18-15.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-28 - BIENNIAL LICENSE RENEWAL › Section 64B7-28.0015 - Place of Practice Defined (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.036 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.036
					 FS.
New 2-15-96, Formerly 61G11-28.0015, Amended 11-25-97,
					 Repealed 1-10-16.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-28 - BIENNIAL LICENSE RENEWAL › Section 64B7-28.002 - Biennial Renewal of Massage Establishment License

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Each massage establishment license must be renewed by the
				  owner of the establishment on or before August 31 of every odd year in
				  accordance with subsection
				  64B-9.001(4),
				  F.A.C.
(1) To renew a massage
				establishment license, the massage establishment owner who holds the license
				must:
(a) Submit the appropriate form as
				required by subsection
				64B-9.001(1),
				F.A.C., and
(b) Submit the renewal
				fee for massage establishments specified in Rule
				64B7-27.100,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-28 - BIENNIAL LICENSE RENEWAL › Section 64B7-28.003 - Biennial Period, Year Defined (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 480.035(7),
					 480.0415,
					 480.043(8) FS.
					 Law Implemented 480.0415,
					 480.043(8)
					 FS.
New 11-27-79, Formerly 21L-28.03, Amended 1-7-86, 1-3-91,
					 Formerly 21L-28.003, 61G11-28.003, Amended 7-30-02, Repealed
					 5-2-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-28 - BIENNIAL LICENSE RENEWAL › Section 64B7-28.0041 - Inactive Status and Renewal of Inactive Status (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.036(16),
					 480.0425(2) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.036(16),
					 480.0425
					 FS.
New 9-18-95, Formerly 61G11-28.0041, Repealed
					 11-16-15.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-28 - BIENNIAL LICENSE RENEWAL › Section 64B7-28.0042 - Requirements for Reactivation of an Inactive License

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
An inactive license shall be reactivated upon demonstration
				  that the licensee has paid the reactivation fee set forth in paragraph
				  64B7-27.100(1)(f),
				  F.A.C., and has complied with the following requirements:
(1) As a condition to the reactivation of an
				inactive license, a massage therapist must submit proof of having completed the
				appropriate continuing education requirements as set forth in Rule
				64B7-28.009, F.A.C.
(2) However, any licensee whose license has
				been inactive for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who
				has not practiced for two out of the previous four years in another
				jurisdiction shall be required to appear before the Board and establish the
				ability to practice with the care and skill sufficient to protect the health,
				safety, and welfare of the public. At the time of such appearance, the licensee
				must:
(a) Show compliance with subsection (1),
				above;
(b) Account for any
				activities related to the practice of massage therapy in this or any other
				jurisdiction during the period that the license was inactive and establish an
				absence of malpractice or disciplinary actions pending in any
				jurisdiction;
(c) Prove compliance
				with Section 456.065, F.S., and subsection
				64B7-28.001(2),
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-28 - BIENNIAL LICENSE RENEWAL › Section 64B7-28.0043 - Biennial Renewal of Massage Therapist License

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Each massage therapist must renew their license on or before
				  August 31 of every odd year in accordance with subsection
				  64B-9.001(4),
				  F.A.C.
(1) To renew a massage
				therapist license, the licensee must:
(a) Have
				completed the continuing education which was required during each biennial
				cycle as specified in Rule
				64B7-28.009, F.A.C., or elect
				inactive status at the time of renewal, or hold a license that is already in
				inactive status, and
(b) Submit the
				appropriate form as required by subsection
				64B-9.001(1),
				F.A.C., and
(c) Submit the renewal
				fee for massage therapists specified in Rule
				64B7-27.100,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-28 - BIENNIAL LICENSE RENEWAL › Section 64B7-28.0044 - Retired Status and Reactivation of Retired Status License

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) A licensee may place an active or
				inactive license in retired status at any time. If the license is placed in
				retired status at the time of renewal the licensee shall pay the retired status
				fee set forth in rule
				64B7-27.100, F.A.C. If the
				licensee chooses to place the license in retired status at any time other than
				at the time of license renewal the licensee shall pay a change of status
				processing fee of $50.00 and the retired status fee.
(2) A licensee may reactivate a retired
				status license at any time, subject to meeting the following requirements:
(a) Paying the reactivation fee described at
				rule 64B7-27.100, F.A.C.;
(b) Demonstrating satisfaction of the
				continuing education requirements that would have been imposed on an active
				status licensee under this title for each licensure biennial period in which
				the licensee was on retired status.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B7 - Board of Massage Therapy › Chapter 64B7-28 - BIENNIAL LICENSE RENEWAL › Section 64B7-28.007 - Exemption of Spouses of Members of Armed Forces From Licensure Renewal Provisions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
A licensee who is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces
				  and was caused to be absent from Florida for a period of at least six
				  consecutive months because of the spouse's duties with the armed forces and who
				  at the time the absence became necessary was in good standing with the Board of
				  Massage and entitled to practice massage in Florida shall be exempt from all
				  licensure renewal provisions under these rules. The licensee must show
				  satisfactory proof of the absence and the spouse's military
				  status.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.024(2) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.024(2)
					 FS.
New 12-18-84, Formerly 21L-28.07, 21L-28.007, Formerly
					 61G11-28.007.