Reciprocity

Reciprocity. A. All applicants entering through reciprocity must have graduated from a massage therapy program recognized from the state of origin without non-compliance rulings issued by the NCBTMB or the FSMTB. An applicant may be licensed by demonstrating proof that the applicant holds a valid, current license in another state with similar education 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. B. If an individual who is licensed in another state that has licensing standards substantially equivalent to the standards under this chapter as reviewed and approved by the Board, applies and pays all applicable fees in Rule 2.1 for licensure, the Board may issue a Provisional Permit authorizing the applicant to practice massage therapy for up to 90 days, pending completion of documentation that the applicant meets the requirements for licensure under this chapter. The provisional permit shall not be issued until an applicant has successfully passed the Mississippi State Law Examination, and may reflect statutory limitations on the scope of practice. The fee in Rule 2.1 for a provisional permit must accompany the application. No sooner than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of an applicant’s initial provisional permit, the applicant may apply and submit the fee in