30 Miss. Code. R. 2501-11.1 - Advertising, Business License and other Requirements

A. It shall be the responsibility of the massage establishment to verify and include current license number(s) in all advertising, no matter the format, for every licensed massage therapist performing massage services at the massage establishment; however, massage establishments with 6 or more licensed massage therapists shall be exempt from this requirement, provided that such therapy or service is performed by person(s) licensed under this chapter.

B. Sanitary lavatories or wash basins provided with an adequate supply of both hot and cold running water shall be available. Lavatories or wash basins shall be provided with soap in a dispenser and paper, individual use towels, or air dryers.

C. Sanitary linens shall be provided for each individual client.

D. Any out call massage shall have a previous recording of the client's name, address where the therapy is to occur, estimated time of return, and phone number (if available) in a conspicuous record.

E. Every massage establishment shall be equipped with a workable telephone for emergency calls.

F. A copy of the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct shall be prominently displayed.

G. Every massage establishment shall have prominently displayed during business hours a current and valid Provisional Permit, Temporary Practice Permit or License issued by the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy for every person who provides massage therapy services on the premises or off site on behalf of the establishment.

H. It shall be the responsibility of a massage therapy establishment to verify the current license of any and all persons practicing massage therapy at the location of or on behalf of the establishment.

I. Every massage establishment designated as the custodian of client records shall retain all required client documentation of massage sessions for a period of two (2) years and ensure that it is legible and readily available for inspection at the request of the Board or their duly appointed representative. This includes, but is not limited to client hi story/intake forms and client release forms, as well as SOAP notes, appointment schedule book and client evaluations if requested by the Board or their duly appointed representative.

J. Massage therapists or establishments may not be discriminated against by cities or municipalities in obtaining business licenses and shall be treated as any other health care profession.

K. A summary of the fines applicable to massage establishments are in Rule 2.2. A.

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30 Miss. Code. R. 2501-11.1

Miss Code Ann.§ 73-67-15(1) (t); (q), as amended; § 73-67-19(7), as amended; § 73-67-17(h), as amended; § 73-67-21, as amended; § 73-67-29, as amended

Amended 12/1/2014 Amended 6/30/2017 Amended 12/25/2021