Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B7-28.0042

Current through Reg. 50, No. 235-239, December 10, 2024

Section 64B7-28.0042 - Requirements for Reactivation of an Inactive License

An inactive license shall be reactivated upon demonstration that the licensee has paid the reactivation fee set forth in paragraph 64B7-27.100(1)(f), F.A.C., and has complied with the following requirements:

(1) As a condition to the reactivation of an inactive license, a massage therapist must submit proof of having completed the appropriate continuing education requirements as set forth in Rule 64B7-28.009, F.A.C.

(2) However, any licensee whose license has been inactive for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who has not practiced for two out of the previous four years in another jurisdiction shall be required to appear before the Board and establish the ability to practice with the care and skill sufficient to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. At the time of such appearance, the licensee must:

(a) Show compliance with subsection (1), above;

(b) Account for any activities related to the practice of massage therapy in this or any other jurisdiction during the period that the license was inactive and establish an absence of malpractice or disciplinary actions pending in any jurisdiction;

(c) Prove compliance with Section 456.065, F.S., and subsection 64B7-28.001(2), F.A.C.

(3) The Department shall not reactivate the license of any massage therapist who has:

(a) Committed any act or offense in this or any other jurisdiction which would constitute the basis for disciplining a licensee pursuant to Section 480.046, F.S.

(b) Failed to comply with the provisions of Section 456.036, F.S., and subsections 64B7-28.001(2) and (3), F.A.C.

(4) Any licensed massage therapist whose license has been in an inactive or retired status for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles shall be required to successfully complete and pass the NBCHT, prior to resuming the practice of colonic irrigation.

(5) Any applicant for massage therapist licensure or licensed massage therapist, who in conjunction with previous massage therapist licensure was certified to practice colonic irrigation, shall be required to successfully complete and pass the NBCHT prior to practicing colon hydrotherapy.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B7-28.0042

Rulemaking Authority 456.036(16), 480.035(7), 480.0425 FS. Law Implemented 456.036, 480.0425 FS.

New 9-18-95, Formerly 61G 11-28.0042, 10-12-03, Amended by Florida Register Volume 42, Number 183, September 20, 2016 effective 10/2/2016.

New 9-18-95, Formerly 61G11-28.0042, Amended 10-12-03, 10-2-16.