The board proposes this rule amendment to move rule language from 64B7-31.001 to this rule and 64B7-28.0042. 64B7-31.001 will then be repealed.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Massage Therapy

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B7-25.001Examination Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The board proposes this rule amendment to move rule language from Rule 64B7-31.001, F.A.C. to this rule and Rule 64B7-28.0042, F.A.C. Rule 64B7-31.001, F.A.C. will then be repealed.

SUMMARY: Move rule text.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.013(7), 456.017(1)(c), 480.035(7), 480.041(2), 480.042(1), 480.044 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(7), 456.017(1)(c), 456.0635, 480.041, 480.042, 480.044 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Kama Monroe, Executive Director, Board of Massage Therapy/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B7-25.001 Examination Requirements.

(1) The Department shall issue a license to a person who submits a completed application on form DH-MQA 1115, “Massage Therapist Licensure Application,” (Rev. 6/14). The form and the attached instructions are incorporated herein by reference and may be obtained from the Board Office at 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or from the website located at http://floridasmassagetherapy.gov/applications/massage-app.pdf or http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04604. To apply on-line, visit https://ww2.doh.state.fl.us/DOHInitialApp/CreateAccount.aspx?Board=8014&Procde=1401;

(2) The Board approves the following examinations:

(a) National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Examination;

(b) National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage;

(c) National Exam for State Licensure option administered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork;

(d) The Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards.

(e) The National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy Examination.

(3) Any Board-approved examination may be offered in the Spanish language.

(4) Prior to the practice of colon hydrotherapy, any licensed massage therapist, or apprentice shall be required to present certification to the Board of successful completion of examination by a Board approved massage school after completion of a supervised classroom course of study in colonic irrigation or in the case of a duly authorized apprenticeship training program, evidence of having completed 100 hours of colonic irrigation training, including a minimum of 45 hours of clinical practicum with a minimum of 20 treatments given.

(5) Prior to the practice of colonic irrigation, any licensed massage therapist, or apprentice shall be required to successfully complete and pass the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy Examination (NBCHT) which is approved by the Board.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(7), 456.017(1)(c), 480.035(7), 480.041(2), 480.042(1), 480.044 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), 456.017(1)(c), 456.0635, 480.041, 480.042, 480.044 FS. History–New 11-27-79, Amended 9-2-80, 10-9-85, Formerly 21L-25.01, Amended 12-22-92, 3-24-93, 5-20-93, Formerly 21L-25.001, Amended 8-12-93, 6-28-94, 8-18-96, Formerly 61G11-25.001, Amended 5-20-98, 7-30-02, 3-31-08, 6-15-09, 9-6-09, 6-2-10, 12-24-13, 6-2-14, 10-2-14, 3-14-16,                             .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Massage Therapy

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Massage Therapy

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 17, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 15, 2016