Section 338.719. Relicensure.

(1) An applicant whose license has lapsed for less than 3 years preceding the date of application for relicensure may be relicensed under section 16201(3) of the code if the applicant submits the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department.

(2)     An applicant whose license has lapsed for 3 years or more preceding the date of application for relicensure may be relicensed under section 16201(4) of the code if the applicant meets the requirements of subrule (1) of this rule and either of the following requirements:

(a)    )  Passes an examination approved by the board under R 338.713.

(b)     Presents evidence to the department that he or she was registered or licensed as a massage therapist in another state during the 3-year period immediately preceding the application for relicensure.

(3)     In addition to meeting the requirements of either subrule (1) or (2) of this rule, as applicable, an applicant’s registration or license shall be verified by the licensing agency of any state of the United States in which the applicant holds a current registration or license or ever held a registration or license as a massage therapist. Verification includes, but is not limited to, showing proof of any disciplinary action taken or pending against the applicant.

History: 2012 AACS.