Ala. Admin. Code r. 532-X-3-.10

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 532-X-3-.10 - [Effective until 1/7/2025] Special Circumstances

(1) Any applicant for initial licensure who possesses an active, unencumbered license in another state and who is the eligible spouse of a service member or other qualified individual, as defined in Section 31-1-6, Code of Ala. 1975, shall:

(a) Be eligible to apply for a service member spouse temporary permit, which shall be valid for 365 days.

(b) Be exempt from payment of the initial licensure fee provided for in Section 532-X-1-.11 of these rules.

(c) The applicant is required to substantiate his or her eligibility by providing the following:

1. A marriage certificate substantiating marriage to the service member.

2. Official documentation of the qualified service member or other qualified individual's relocation to the state.

(2) When a licensed massage therapist who is actively serving in the military is deployed at the time of their biennial renewal, the license shall not lapse, provided that the following conditions are met:

(a) The license was active at the time of deployment.

(b) The licensee provides the Board a copy of the military activation or deployment orders, or other proof of active military service, in advance of deployment.

(c) The licensee renews the license no later than December 31 of the next year following return from deployment.

(3) In the event that a licensed massage therapist who is actively serving in the military and deployed at the time of their biennial renewal fails to notify the Board prior to deployment, the license shall lapse, if not renewed. However, the license may be reinstated or renewed without penalty or payment of the reinstatement or late renewal fee(s) under the following conditions:

(a) The license was active at the time of deployment.

(b) The application for reinstatement or renewal is made while still in the armed services or no later than six months after discharge from active service or return to inactive military status.

(c) A copy of the military activation orders or other proof of active military service accompanies the application.

(d) The renewal fee is paid.

(e) If the required continuing education contact hours were not earned for renewal during the earning period, the licensed massage therapist shall be required to complete the required continuing education hours needed for renewal no later than six months after discharge from active service, return to inactive military status, or return from deployment.

(4) The continuing education contact hours used to renew the license under paragraphs (2) or (3) may not be used for the next license renewal.

(5) The continuing education contact hours for the next license renewal may not be prorated.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 532-X-3-.10

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2024, eff. 9/20/2024; expires 109 days, 1/7/2025 (Emergency).

Author: Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board

Statutory Authority: § 34-43A-6