Purpose

Purpose. The purpose of these rules shall be to provide interpretation and application guidelines regarding state law as indicated in Rule 1.1 above and to communicate established procedures and requirements for the following: A. The establishment of a State Board of Massage Therapy; B. The selection of Board members; C. The establishment of rules and procedures for Board meetings; D. Standards and qualifications requisite in the issuance of massage therapy licenses; E. Evaluation of qualifications of individuals applying for licensure of massage therapists; F. Issuance and renewal of licenses to qualified persons; G. Setting fees necessary for administration of the licensing program; H. Establishing criteria for disciplinary actions against licensees; and, I. Establishing criteria for registration of massage therapy establishments.