License Renewal and Name and Address Changes

PURPOSE: This rule outlines the requirements for the renewal of licensure, specifies continuing education requirements, and name and address changes. (1) Each licensee who holds a license pursuant to sections 324.240 to 324.275, RSMo shall complete, during the two- (2-) year license period prior to renewal, as a condition of the license renewal, twelve (12) clock hours of continuing education relevant to the practice of massage therapy. (A) Continuing education credits earned after the expiration date of a license may apply to the previous renewal cycle if the licensee pays the continuing education late fee as defined in 20 CSR 2197-1.040(3)(F)3. and documents completion of the continuing education as required by 20 CSR 2197-2.050(1). Payment of the continuing education late fee will entitle a licensee to earn continuing education credits for the previous year. Such hours shall be completed no later than thirty (30) days from the expiration date of the license. (2) Licensees shall maintain evidence of their course participation or course completion for a period of at least four (4) years. Such evidence must be submitted upon request by the board. (3) A license issued pursuant to section 324.265, RSMo shall be renewed on or before the expiration of the license by submitting the signed renewal application and fee to the division. (4) Failure of a licensee to receive the notice and application to renew the license shall not excuse the licensee from the requirements of section 324.265, RSMo, to renew that license. AND INSURANCE (5) An expired license can be reinstated within two (2) years of the expiration date by submitting the reinstatement form, applicable fees, and proof of continuing education compliance. Reinstatement of an expired license is at the sole discretion of the board. If the license is not reinstated within two (2) years of the expiration date, the former licensee must submit an application for licensure, application fee, and comply with the current requirements for licensure. (6) A licensed massage therapist, provisional licensed massage therapist, or student licensed massage therapist shall insure the license bears the current legal name of that individual. (7) A licensed massage therapist, provisional licensed massage therapist, or student licensed massage therapist shall notify the board office, in writing, within thirty (30) days of a name or address change. Changes in email or a telephone number shall be submitted to the board office in the same manner. A copy of the documentation authorizing the name change shall be submitted to the board office. AUTHORITY: sections 324.245, 324.262, and 324.265, RSMo 2016.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 197-2.050. Original rule filed Feb. 25, 2000, effective Sept. 30, 2000. Amended: Filed Nov. 26, 2003, effective June 30, 2004. Moved to 20 CSR 2197-2.050, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Amended: Filed Aug. 21, 2007, effective March 30, 2008. Amended: Filed Aug. 21, 2019, effective Feb. 29, 2020. *Original authority: 324.245, RSMo 1998, amended 1999, 2003, 2006; 324.262, RSMo 1998, amended 1999, 2006; and 324.265, RSMo 1998, amended 1999, 2006, 2008.