shall be valid through the second December 31st following the date that the

shall be valid through the second December 31st following the date that the provider approval was issued. During the renewal period, a renewal reminder may be sent to the provider at the last address supplied to the Board. In order to obtain a renewal, the provider must renew online on or before December 31st of the expiration year together with the non-refundable provider renewal fee. All programs expire on the same date as the provider, regardless of the program approval date.,. If the provider fails to renew a program prior to the expiration and subsequently does renew, the provider must comply with all of the then-existing requirements then-existing rules as if a new program. F. Statement as to Approval. 1. The provider of a program approved for Mississippi CEU’s, including Nationally Approved Providers and Programs under Paragraph (c) above, may announce or indicate as follows in advertising, promotional and other materials: “This program has been approved by the Mississippi Board of Massage Therapy for a maximum of ___ hours CEU credit”. No other statement regarding Mississippi CEU approval may be made in advertising, promotional and/or other materials, including, but not limited to, a statement that an application has been made to the Board for approval or that the provider intends to apply for approval. 2. Providers may offer programs that are not approved pursuant to this Section. However, if a provider offers a program for which approval is not sought, or for which approval has been denied, the provider must announce in all advertising, promotional and other materials concerning the program as follows: “Not offered for Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy CEU’s”. G. Authority to Renew and Revoke Approval. The Board retains the right and authority to audit and/or monitor CEU providers and/or programs. The Board may at any time evaluate any provider and/or program and deny, revoke, and/or decline to renew approval of that provider and/or program for good cause. This right to deny, revoke and/or decline to renewal approval includes, but is not limited to, the right to deny, revoke and/or decline to renew approval if the provider has disseminated any false or misleading information in connection with the continuing education program or if the provider has failed to conform to and abide by any governing standards, rules and/or written agreements concerning the provider and/or program. H. Protocol for CEU Denial 1. If an application for a provider or a program is denied by the Board, the applicant / provider may offer clarification in writing for re-consideration by the Board. 2. The applicant / provider may request an informal conference, which may be attended by an attorney employed by the Board, a Board member and/or other representatives of the Board as the Chairman and legal counsel may deem necessary for the proper conduct of the conference. 3. The applicant / provider may complete an Agenda Request and appear before the full Board and present evidence and argument regarding the denial. I. Violations of this chapter will result in fines and penalties as assessed in Chapter 2.