<div class="xtend">
         <div class="xtend_ce"><a id="pl.1.1"></a><var>1.1</var>A bill for an act<br />
            		
         </div><a id="pl.1.2"></a><var>1.2</var>relating to health occupations; providing registration for massage therapists;<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 116J.70, subdivision 2a; proposing <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 148; 325F; repealing <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>Minnesota Rules, part 2500.5000.<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br />
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         		<a id="bill.1.0.0"></a><div class="xtend_ce"><a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var><b>ARTICLE 1</b><br />
            		
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         <div class="xtend_ce"><a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var><b>MASSAGE THERAPY REGISTRATION</b><br />
            		
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         		<a id="bill.1.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 1. <b>[148.981] CITATION.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>Sections 
         <statute_ref>148.981</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref> may be cited as the "Minnesota Massage Therapy Act."<br />
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         		<a id="bill.1.2.0"></a><a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 2. <b>[148.982] DEFINITIONS.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Applicability.</b> The definitions in this section apply to this chapter.<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Advertise.</b> "Advertise" means to publish, display, or disseminate <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>information, and includes, but is not limited to, the issuance of any card, sign, direct mail, <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>Internet posting or the causing or permitting in one's name for any sign or marking on or in <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>a building, vehicle, or structure or in a newspaper, magazine, any listing in any directory <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>under a classification or heading that includes the words "massage," "massage therapist," <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>"therapeutic massage," or "massage therapeutic," or commercials broadcast by any means.<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Advisory council.</b> "Advisory council" means the Registered Massage <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>Therapist Advisory Council established under section 
         <statute_ref>148.9861</statute_ref>.<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Applicant.</b> "Applicant" means an individual applying for massage therapy <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>registration or registration renewal.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Approved continuing education program.</b> "Approved continuing <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>education program" means a continuing education program that meets the continuing <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>education requirements in section 
         <statute_ref>148.9881</statute_ref> and is approved by the board.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 6. <b>Approved massage therapy program.</b> "Approved massage therapy <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>program" means a university, college, or other postsecondary education program leading <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>to eligibility for state registration in massage therapy that meets the requirements of <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>section 
         <statute_ref>148.988</statute_ref>.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 7. <b>Board.</b> "Board" means the Minnesota Board of Nursing.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 8. <b>Client.</b> "Client" means a recipient of massage therapy services.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 9. <b>Contact hour.</b> "Contact hour" means an instructional session of at least <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>50 consecutive minutes, excluding coffee breaks, registration, meals without a speaker, <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>and social activities.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 10. <b>Credential.</b> "Credential" means a license, registration, or certification.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 11. <b>Competency exam.</b> "Competency exam" means a massage therapy <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>competency assessment that is approved by the board and is psychometrically valid, based <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>on a job task analysis, and administered by a national testing organization.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 12. <b>Health care provider.</b>  "Health care provider" means a person who is <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>credentialed to practice the following: medicine as defined in section 147.081, chiropractic <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>as defined in section 148.01, podiatry as defined in section 153.01, dentistry as defined in <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>section 150A.05, physical therapy as defined in section 148.65, advanced practice nursing <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>148.171</statute_ref>, or other state-credentialed providers.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 13. <b>Massage or massage therapy.</b> "Massage" or "massage therapy" means <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>a health care service involving systematic and structured touch and palpation, pressure <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>and movement of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia, in order to reduce muscle <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>tension, relieve soft tissue pain, improve circulation, increase flexibility, increase activity <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>of the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system, or to promote general <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>wellness, by use of the techniques and applications described in section 
         <statute_ref>148.983</statute_ref>.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 14. <b>Massage therapist.</b> "Massage therapist" means a health care professional <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>registered under this chapter for the practice of massage therapy.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 15. <b>Municipality.</b> "Municipality" means a county, town, city, or other <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>municipal corporation or political subdivision of this state.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 16. <b>Physical agent modality.</b> "Physical agent modality" means modalities <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>that use the properties of light, water, temperature, sound, and electricity to produce <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>a response in soft tissue.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 17. <b>Practice of massage therapy.</b> "Practice of massage therapy" means <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>to engage professionally for compensation or as a volunteer in massage therapy or the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>instruction of professional technique coursework.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 18. <b>Professional organization.</b> "Professional organization" means an <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>organization that represents massage therapists, was established before the year 2000, <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>offers professional liability insurance as a benefit of membership, has an established code <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>of professional ethics, and is board-approved.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 19. <b>State.</b> "State" means any state in the United States, the District of <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, Canadian province, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>foreign country, except "this state" means the state of Minnesota.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.1.3.0"></a><a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 3. <b>[148.983] MASSAGE THERAPY.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>(a) The practice of massage therapy by a registered massage therapist includes <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>the following:<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>(1) use of any or all of the following techniques using the hands, forearms, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>elbows or handheld mechanical or electrical devices that mimic or enhance the actions of <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>the human hands: effleurage or gliding; petrissage or kneading; vibration and jostling; <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>friction; tapotement or percussion; compression; fascial manipulation; passive stretching <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>within the normal anatomical range of motion; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>(2) application and use of any of the following: oils, lotions, gels, rubbing alcohol, <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>or powders for the purpose of lubricating skin to be massaged; essential oils, or creams, <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>with the exception of prescription-requiring medicinal creams; hot or cold stones; salt <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>glows and wraps; and ice.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>(b) The practice of massage therapy does not include any of the following:<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>(i) diagnosing any illness or disease; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>(ii) changing recommendations of a state-credentialed health care provider without <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>consulting that health care provider prior to altering a course of recommended massage <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>therapy;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>(2) prescription of drugs or medicines;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>(3) intentional adjusting, manipulating, or mobilizing any articulations of the body <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>or spine, including by means of a high velocity, low amplitude thrusting force or as <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>described in section 
         <statute_ref>146.23</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>148.01</statute_ref>; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>(4) application of physical agent modalities, injection therapy, or moxabustion.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.1.4.0"></a><a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 4. <b>[148.984] LIMITATIONS ON PRACTICE.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Referrals.</b> If a medical condition is beyond the scope of practice <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>established by this chapter or by rules of the board for a registered massage therapist, the <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>massage therapist must refer the client to a health care provider as defined in this chapter.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Prohibited from practicing.</b> A person whose registration under this <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>chapter has been restricted, revoked, or application denied by the board, is restricted from <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>practicing massage therapy in this state, up to and including being prohibited from practice.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Penalty.</b> A person who violates this section and section 
         <statute_ref>148.983</statute_ref> is guilty <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>of a misdemeanor and subject to section 
         <statute_ref>214.11</statute_ref>.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.1.5.0"></a><a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 5. <b>[148.985] PROTECTED TITLES AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Designation.</b> An individual regulated by this chapter is designated as <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>a "registered massage therapist" or "RMT."<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Title protection.</b> No individual may use the title "registered massage <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>therapist," or use, in connection with the individual's name, the letters "RMT," or any other <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>titles, words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>registered or eligible for registration by this state as a registered massage therapist unless <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>the individual has been registered as a massage therapist according to this chapter.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Identification of practitioners.</b> (a) A massage therapist registered in <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>Minnesota shall be identified as a "registered massage therapist." If not written in full, this <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>must be designated as RMT. A student attending a massage therapy training program and <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>providing massage therapy services to the public as part of the student's training must be <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>identified as a "Student Massage Therapist." This abbreviated designation is "Student MT."<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>(b) The board may adopt rules for the implementation of this section, including <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>the identification of terms or references that may be used only by registered massage <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>therapists as necessary to protect the public.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>(c) A practitioner who is credentialed by another state, or who holds certification <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>from organizations, agencies, or educational providers is not prohibited from using those <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>terms, letters, or any figures, signs, or insignia to indicate that credential in advertising, <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>provided the state and the credentialing body are clearly identified in the advertisement.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>(d) A practitioner who is licensed in another state may advertise as being a licensed <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>practitioner provided the state and the licensing agency are clearly identified in the <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>advertisement.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Other health care providers.</b> Nothing in this chapter may be construed to <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>prohibit, nor restrict the practice of, nor require massage therapy registration of any of <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>the following:<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>(1) a person holding a credential granted by this state, who utilizes massage therapy <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>techniques within the scope of that credential, provided the practitioner does not imply <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>that they are registered under this chapter; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>(2) the natural health procedures, practices, and treatments in section 
         <statute_ref>146A.01</statute_ref>, <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>subdivision 4, provided that those services are not advertised, designated, or implied to <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>be from a registered massage therapist or other terms or abbreviations protected under <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>this chapter.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Penalty.</b> A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>subject to section 
         <statute_ref>214.11</statute_ref>.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.1.6.0"></a><a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 6. <b>[148.986] POWERS OF BOARD.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>The board, acting with the advice of the Registered Massage Therapist Advisory <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>Council, shall issue registrations to duly qualified applicants and shall exercise the <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>following powers and duties:<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>(1) adopt rules necessary to effect the provisions of sections 
         <statute_ref>148.982</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref>;<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>(2) conduct a competency exam that an applicant may use as the basis for <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>establishing competence to be registered under section 
         <statute_ref>148.987</statute_ref>;<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>(3) cause the prosecution of all registrants or applicants for violating sections <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var><statute_ref>148.982</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref> and have power to incur any associated expense;<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>(4) impose discipline as described in section 
         <statute_ref>148.9884</statute_ref>;<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>(5) maintain a record of names and addresses of massage therapists registered by <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>this chapter;<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>(6) keep a permanent record of all its proceedings; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>(7) employ and establish the duties of personnel necessary to carry on its work.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.1.7.0"></a><a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 7. <b>[148.9861] REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST ADVISORY </b><br />
         		<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var><b>COUNCIL.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Creation; membership.</b> (a) The Registered Massage Therapist <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>Advisory Council is created and is composed of seven members appointed by the board. <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>All members must have been residents of this state for at least three years prior to <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>appointment. The advisory council consists of:<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>(1) three public members, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>214.02</statute_ref>; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>(2) four members who, except for initial appointees, are registered massage <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>therapists.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>(b) Initial appointees shall possess the qualifications necessary to become registered <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>massage therapists and must do so as soon as applications for registration are available. A <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>person may not be appointed to serve more than two consecutive full terms.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Administration.</b> The advisory council shall be organized and administered <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>15.059</statute_ref>. The council shall not expire.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Duties.</b> The advisory council shall advise the board regarding:<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>(1) standards of practice and a code of ethics for registered massage therapists;<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>(2) distribution of information regarding massage therapist standards;<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>(3) enforcement of sections 
         <statute_ref>148.982</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref>;<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>(4) applications and make recommendations of applicants for registration or <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>registration renewal;<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>(5) complaints and recommendations regarding disciplinary matters and proceedings <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>according to sections 
         <statute_ref>214.10</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>214.103</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>214.13</statute_ref>, subdivisions 6 and 7;<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>(6) competency exams and approval of continuing education programs; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>(7) perform other duties authorized for advisory councils under chapter 214, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>as directed by the board.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.1.8.0"></a><a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 8. <b>[148.987] REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Registration.</b> To be eligible for registration under this chapter, <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>an applicant must:<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>(1) pay fees under section 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref>;<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>(2) submit to procedures specified by the board for obtaining a criminal background <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>check. The applicant shall pay fees associated with obtaining the criminal background <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>check. The background check shall include records of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>Apprehension and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the results shall be forwarded <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>directly to the board; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>(3) file a written application on a form provided by the board that includes:<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>(i) the applicant's name, Social Security number, home address and telephone <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>number, business address and telephone number, and business setting;<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>(ii) provide proof, as required by the board, of:<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>(A) having obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent;<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>(B) being 18 years of age or older;<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>(C) current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid certification; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>(D) current professional liability insurance coverage, with a minimum of $1,000,000 <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>of coverage per occurrence;<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>(iii) unless registered under subdivision 3 or 4, evidence satisfactory to the board of <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>the successful completion of an approved education program;<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>(iv) unless registered under subdivision 3 or 4, evidence satisfactory to the board of <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>having passed a board-approved competency exam;<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>(v) a description of any continuing education programming in which the applicant <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>claims or advertises competence;<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>(vi) a list of credentials or memberships held in other states or from private <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>credentialing or professional organizations;<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>(vii) a description of any other state or municipality's refusal to credential the <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>applicant;<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>(viii) a description of all professional disciplinary actions initiated against the <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>applicant in any jurisdiction;<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>(ix) any history of drug or alcohol abuse, and any misdemeanor or felony conviction;<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>(x) additional information as requested by the board;<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>(xi) the applicant's signature on a statement that the information in the application is <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>true and correct to the best of the applicant's knowledge; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>(xii) the applicant's signature on a waiver authorizing the board to obtain access to <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>the applicant's records in this state or any other state in which the applicant has completed <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>an education program approved by the board or engaged in the practice of massage therapy.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Registration prohibited.</b> The board may deny an application for <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>registration if the applicant:<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>(1) has been convicted in this state of any of the following crimes, or in another <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>state of equivalent crimes:<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>(i) prostitution as defined under section 
         <statute_ref>609.321</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.324</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>609.3242</statute_ref>;<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>(ii) sexual attack as defined under section 
         <statute_ref>611A.21</statute_ref>;<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>(iii) criminal sexual conduct under sections 
         <statute_ref>609.342</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>609.3451</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>609.3453</statute_ref>; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>(iv) is a registered sex offender under section 
         <statute_ref>243.166</statute_ref>;<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>(2) has had the ability to practice the natural health procedures, practices, and <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>treatments in chapter 146A revoked, suspended, or limited with conditions under the <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>provisions of chapter 146A, if the board determines the denial is necessary to protect <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>the public; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>(3) is charged or under investigation for complaints that would constitute a violation <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>of the laws or rules established for the practice of massage therapy in this or any other <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var>state, the applicant shall not be registered until the complaints have been resolved in the <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.35"></a><var>7.35</var>applicant's favor. If a complaint is resolved in favor of the complainant, the application <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.36"></a><var>7.36</var>for registration may be denied.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Registration by endorsement.</b> (a) To be eligible for registration by <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>endorsement, the applicant shall:<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>(1) meet the requirements for registration in subdivision 1, clauses (1), (2), and (3), <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>items (i), (ii), and (v) to (xii); and<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>(2) provide proof of a current and unrestricted credential for the practice of massage <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>therapy in another state that has credentialing requirements at least equivalent to the <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>requirements under this chapter. Proof shall include records as required by rules of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>board.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>(b) In the event that a disciplinary proceeding or unresolved complaint is pending <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>for a complaint regarding an action of the applicant that would constitute a violation <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>of sections 
         <statute_ref>148.982</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref>, or rules adopted by the board, the applicant shall not <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>be registered in this state until the proceeding or complaint has been resolved in the <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>applicant's favor. If a complaint is resolved in favor of the complainant, the application for <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>licensure may be denied.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>(c) Registrations issued by endorsement shall expire on the same schedule and be <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>renewed by the same procedures as registrations issued under subdivision 1.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>(d) An applicant for registration by endorsement may apply to the board for a <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>temporary permit under subdivision 5.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Registration by grandfathering.</b> (a) To be eligible for registration by <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>grandfathering, the applicant shall:<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>(1) meet the requirements for registration in subdivision 1, clauses (1), (2), and (3), <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>items (i), (ii), and (v) to (xii); and<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>(2) provide proof specified by the board demonstrating the applicant has met at <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>least one of the following qualifications:<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>(i) successful completion of at least 500 hours of supervised classroom and hands-on <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>instruction relating to massage therapy which may be established by an official transcript, <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>certificate of completion, or other record as approved by the board;<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>(ii) successful completion of one of the board-approved competency exams which <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>shall be established by submitting records as required by the board;<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>(iii) employment for at least the previous two years prior to the effective date of <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>148.981</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref> in the practice of massage therapy which shall be established <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>by Internal Revenue Service income tax return forms, business records, or other records as <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>approved by the board; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>(iv) active membership in a professional organization for at least two years prior to <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.35"></a><var>8.35</var>the effective date of sections 
         <statute_ref>148.981</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref> which shall be established by a letter <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>verifying the applicant's initial membership date and current standing sent directly to the <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>board from the professional organization, or other records as approved by the board.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>(b) Registrations issued by grandfathering shall expire on the same schedule and be <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>renewed by the same procedures as registrations issued under subdivision 1.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>(c) Registration by grandfathering is effective for one year after the first date the <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>board has made applications available.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>(d) An applicant for registration by grandfathering may apply to the board for a <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>temporary permit under subdivision 5.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Temporary permit.</b> The board may issue a temporary permit to practice <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>as a registered massage therapist to an applicant eligible for registration under this section <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>if the application for registration is complete, all applicable requirements in this section <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>have been met, and the fee required in section 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref> has been paid. The temporary <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>permit is valid until the board makes a decision on the massage therapist's application <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>for registration.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.1.9.0"></a><a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 9. <b>[148.9871] EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Registration expiration.</b> Registrations issued under section 
         <statute_ref>148.987</statute_ref> <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>expire annually.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Renewal.</b> To be eligible for registration renewal a registrant must:<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>(1) annually, or as determined by the board, complete a renewal application on a <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>form provided by the board;<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>(2) submit the renewal fee;<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>(3) provide evidence every two years of a total of 12 contact hours of approved <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>continuing education in section 
         <statute_ref>148.9881</statute_ref>; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>(4) submit any additional information requested by the board to clarify information <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>presented in the renewal application. The information must be submitted within 30 days <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>after the board's request, or the renewal request is nullified.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Change of address.</b> A registrant who changes addresses must inform <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>the board within 30 days, in writing, of the change of address. Notices or other <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>correspondence mailed to or served on a registrant at the registrant's current address on <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>file shall be considered received by the registrant.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Registration renewal notice.</b> At least 60 days before the registration <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>renewal date, the board shall send out a renewal notice to the last known address of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>registrant on file. The notice must include a renewal application and a notice of fees <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>required for renewal. The notice must inform the registrant that registration will expire <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.35"></a><var>9.35</var>without further action by the board if an application for registration renewal is not received <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>before the deadline for renewal. The registrant's failure to receive this notice shall not <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>relieve the registrant of the obligation to meet the deadline and other requirements <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>for registration renewal. Failure to receive this notice is not grounds for challenging <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>expiration of registered status.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Renewal deadline.</b> The renewal application and fee must be postmarked <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>on or before October 1 of the year of renewal or as determined by the board. If the <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>postmark is illegible, the application shall be considered timely if received by the third <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>working day after the deadline.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 6. <b>Inactive status and return to active status.</b> (a) A registration may be <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>placed in inactive status upon application to the board by the registrant and upon payment <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>of an inactive status fee.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>(b) A registrant seeking restoration to active from inactive status must pay the <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>current renewal fees and all unpaid back inactive fees. The registrant must meet the <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>criteria for renewal specified in subdivision 7, including continuing education hours <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>equivalent to one hour for each month of inactive status, prior to submitting an application <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>to regain registered status. If the inactive status extends beyond five years, a qualifying <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>score on a competency exam is required.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 7. <b>Registration following lapse of registration status for two years or less.</b><br />
         		 <a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>For an individual whose registration status has lapsed for two years or less, to regain <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>registration status, the individual must:<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>(1) apply for registration renewal according to subdivision 2;<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>(2) document compliance with the continuing education requirements in section <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var><statute_ref>148.9881</statute_ref> since the registrant's initial registration or last renewal; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>(3) submit the fees required in section 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref> for the period not registered, <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>including the fee for late renewal.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 8. <b>Cancellation due to nonrenewal.</b> The board shall not renew, reissue, <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>reinstate, or restore a registration that has lapsed and has not been renewed within two <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>years. A registrant whose registration is canceled for nonrenewal must obtain a new <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>registration by applying for registration and fulfilling all requirements then in existence <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>for initial registration as a massage therapist.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 9. <b>Cancellation of registration in good standing.</b> (a) A registrant holding <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>active registration as a massage therapist in this state may, upon approval of the board, be <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>granted registration cancellation if the board is not investigating the person as a result of a <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>complaint or information received or if the board has not begun disciplinary proceedings <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>against the registrant. This action by the board shall be reported as a cancellation of <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.36"></a><var>10.36</var>registration in good standing.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>(b) A registrant who receives board approval for registration cancellation is not <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>entitled to a refund of any registration fees paid for the registration period in which <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>cancellation of the registration occurred.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>(c) To obtain registration after cancellation, a registrant must obtain a new <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>registration by applying for registration and fulfilling the requirements then in existence <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>for obtaining initial registration as a massage therapist.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.1.10.0"></a><a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 10. <b>[148.988] MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Initial approval.</b> An institution desiring to conduct a massage <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>therapy program from which graduates will be eligible for registration under section <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var><statute_ref>148.987</statute_ref> shall apply to the board, pay fees under section 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref>, and submit evidence <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>that the institution is:<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>(1) teaching or prepared to teach a program of at least 500 contact hours of combined <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>massage therapy theory and practice training;<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>(2) licensed by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education or equivalent agency in <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>another state;<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>(3) accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>for accrediting such programs or institutions:<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>(i) schools without accreditation must meet the requirements of clauses (1) and <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>(2), must be in the accreditation application process, and must gain accreditation within <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>two years of the effective date of sections 
         <statute_ref>148.981</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref> or within two years of <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>commencing operations as a massage therapy program, whichever is later; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>(ii) an applicant for registration who graduates from a program prior to the program <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>becoming accredited must pass an approved competency exam; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>(4) prepared to meet other standards established by law and by the board.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Continuing approval.</b> An approved program shall annually make <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>application to continue approval based on the conditions of subdivision 1.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Loss of approval.</b> If the board determines that an approved massage <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>therapy program is not maintaining the standards required by applicable law and rules, <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>notice in writing specifying the defect shall be given to the program. If a program fails to <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>correct these conditions to the satisfaction of the board within a reasonable time set in <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>the notice of defect, approval of the program may be revoked and the program shall be <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>removed from the list of approved massage therapy programs.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Reinstatement of approval.</b> The board may reinstate approval of a <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>massage therapy program upon submission of satisfactory evidence that its program of <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>theory and practice, state licensure, and accreditation meets the standards required by law <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>and rules then in effect.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.1.11.0"></a><a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 11. <b>[148.9881] CONTINUING EDUCATION.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Number of required contact hours.</b> A registered massage therapist <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>shall complete during every two-year period at least the equivalent of 12 contact hours of <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>continuing education in programs approved by the board.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Approved programs.</b> The board may approve continuing education <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>programs that have been taught, sponsored, or approved by:<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>(1) an approved credentialing or professional organization;<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>(2) state licensed health care facility;<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>(3) an accredited college or university; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>(4) a board-approved school.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Approval of continuing education programs.</b> The board may also <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>approve continuing education programs that do not meet the requirements of subdivision 2 <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>but pay fees under section 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref> and meet all of the following criteria:<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>(1) the program content directly relates to the practice of massage therapy;<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>(2) each member of the program faculty is knowledgeable in the subject matter as <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>demonstrated by a degree from an accredited education program, verifiable experience in <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>the field of massage therapy, special training in the subject matter, or experience teaching <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>in the subject area;<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>(3) the program lasts at least 50 minutes per contact hour;<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>(4) there are specific, measurable, written objectives, consistent with the program, <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>describing the expected outcomes for the participants; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>(5) the program sponsor has a mechanism to verify participation and maintains <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>attendance records for three years.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Accumulation of contact hours.</b> A registrant may not apply contact hours <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>acquired in one two-year reporting period to a future continuing education reporting <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>period.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Verification of continuing education.</b> The board shall periodically select <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>a random sample of registrants and require those registrants to supply the board with <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>evidence of having completed the continuing education to which they attested.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 6. <b>Continuing education topics.</b> Continuing education program topics may <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>include, but are not limited to, techniques, modalities, and theory directly relating to <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>the practice of massage therapy, business practices, pathology, prevention of spreading <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>disease and medical errors, treatment contraindications, anatomy and physiology, areas of <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>professional ethics, research literacy, or other coursework as approved by the board.<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 7. <b>Continuing education exemptions.</b> The board may exempt any person <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>holding a registration under section 
         <statute_ref>148.987</statute_ref> from some or all of the requirements of <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>subdivision 1 upon application showing evidence satisfactory to the board of inability to <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>comply with the requirements because of physical or mental condition or because of other <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>unusual or extenuating circumstances. No person may be exempted from the requirements <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>of subdivision 1 more than once in any five-year period.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.1.12.0"></a><a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 12. <b>[148.9882] BOARD ACTION ON APPLICATIONS.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>(a) The board shall act on each application for registration according to paragraphs <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>(b) to (d).<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>(b) The board or advisory council shall determine if the applicant meets the <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>requirements for registration or renewal under sections 
         <statute_ref>148.987</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>148.9871</statute_ref>. The board <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>or advisory council may investigate information provided by an applicant to determine <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>whether the information is accurate and complete, including requesting additional <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>information or documentation.<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>(c) The board shall notify each applicant in writing of action taken on the application, <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>the grounds for denying registration if registration is denied, and the applicant's right <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>to review under paragraph (d).<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>(d) An applicant denied registration may make a written request to the board, within <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>30 days of the board's notice, to appear before the advisory council and for the advisory <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>council to review the board's decision to deny the applicant's registration. After reviewing <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>the denial, the advisory council shall make a recommendation to the board as to whether <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>the denial shall be affirmed. An applicant is allowed only one request for review per <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>registration period.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.1.13.0"></a><a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 13. <b>[148.9883] GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION; </b><br />
         		<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var><b>MALTREATMENT OF MINORS.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Grounds listed.</b> The board may deny, revoke, suspend, limit, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>condition the registration of a massage therapist registered or applying for registration <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>as a massage therapist or may otherwise discipline a registrant as described in section <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var><statute_ref>148.9884</statute_ref>. The fact that massage therapy may be a less customary approach to health care <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>shall not constitute the basis for disciplinary action per se. The following are grounds for <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>disciplinary action:<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>(1) failure to demonstrate the qualifications or satisfy the requirements for <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>registration as a massage therapist contained in sections 
         <statute_ref>148.982</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref>, or rules of <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>the board. A person applying for registration has the burden of demonstrating the required <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>qualifications or satisfy the requirements;<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>(2) engaging in false, fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading advertising, including, <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>but not limited to:<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>(i) advertising, representing, or presenting as a "Registered Massage Therapist" or <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>any abbreviation or derivative of this to indicate this title, when the registration is not <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>valid or current for any reason;<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>(ii) advertising, representing, or presenting as a "Licensed Massage Therapist" or <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>any abbreviation or derivative of this to indicate this title, unless the practitioner currently <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>holds a valid state license in another state and clearly indicates what state the credential <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>is held in;<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>(iii) advertising to offer a service that would constitute a violation of sections <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var><statute_ref>148.981</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref> or rules adopted by the board shall be considered grounds for <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>discipline, regardless of whether actual injury to a client is established; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>(iv) using fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation when communicating with the general <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>public, health care providers, or other business professionals;<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>(3) falsified information in a massage therapy registration or renewal application <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>or attempting to obtain registration, registration renewal, or reinstatement by fraud, <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>deception, or misrepresentation, or aided and abetted any of these acts;<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>(4) engaging in conduct with a client that is sexual or may reasonably be interpreted <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>by the client as sexual, or in any verbal behavior that is seductive or sexually demeaning <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>to a client, or engaging in sexual exploitation of a client, without regard to who initiates <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>the behaviors;<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>(5) failure to refer a client to a general health care provider when the services <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>required by the client are beyond the level of competence of the massage therapist or <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>beyond the scope of practice of massage therapy in section 
         <statute_ref>148.983</statute_ref>;<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>(6) committing an act of gross malpractice, negligence, or incompetency, or failing <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>to practice massage therapy with the level of care, skill, and treatment that is recognized <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>by a reasonably prudent massage therapist as being acceptable under similar conditions <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>and circumstances, regardless of whether actual injury to the client occurs;<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>(7) actual or potential inability to practice massage therapy with reasonable skill <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>and safety to clients by reason of illness, as a result of any mental or physical condition, <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.35"></a><var>14.35</var>or use of alcohol, drugs, chemicals, or any other material, regardless of whether actual <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.36"></a><var>14.36</var>injury to the client occurs;<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>(8) being adjudicated as mentally incompetent, mentally ill, a chemically dependent <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>person, or a person dangerous to the public by a court of competent jurisdiction, within <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>or without this state may be considered as evidence of the inability to practice massage <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>therapy;<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>(9) being the subject of disciplinary action as a massage therapist by another state or <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>jurisdiction and the board or advisory council determines that the cause of the disciplinary <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>action would be a violation under this state's laws or rules if the violation occurred in <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>this state;<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>(10) failure to notify the board of having had a credential revoked, suspended, <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>or any other disciplinary action taken including restrictions on the right to practice, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>an application for credential refused, revoked, suspended, or otherwise disciplined by <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>authorities of another state, territory, or country; or surrendered or voluntarily terminated a <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>credential during a board investigation of a complaint, as part of a disciplinary order, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>while under a disciplinary order;<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>(11) being convicted of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or other <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>crime, an element of which is dishonesty or fraud, or proven to have engaged in acts <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>or practice showing that the applicant or registrant is incompetent or has engaged in <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>conduct reflecting adversely on the applicant's or registrant's ability or fitness to engage in <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>the practice of massage therapy;<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>(12) practicing or offering to practice beyond the scope of the practice of massage <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>therapy;<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>(13) improperly managing client records and information including, but not limited <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>to, failure to maintain adequate client records, comply with a client's request made under <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>144.291</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>144.298</statute_ref>, furnish a client record or report required by law;<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>(14) revealing a privileged communication from or relating to a client except when <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>otherwise required or permitted by law;<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>(15) providing massage therapy services that are in any way linked to the financial <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>gain of a referral source;<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>(16) obtaining money, property, or services from a client, other than reasonable <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>fees for services provided to the client, through the use of undue influence, harassment, <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>duress, deception, or fraud;<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>(17) engaging in abusive or fraudulent billing practices, including violations of <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>federal Medicare and Medicaid laws or state medical assistance laws;<br />
         		<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var>(18) failure to consult the client's health care provider who recommended a course <br />
         		<a id="pl.15.35"></a><var>15.35</var>of massage therapy treatment if the treatment needs to be altered from the original <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>written recommendations to conform with standards in the massage therapy field or the <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>practitioner's level of training or experience;<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>(19) failure to cooperate with an investigation of the board or its representative, <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>including responding fully and promptly to any question raised by or on behalf of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>board relating to the subject of the investigation, executing all releases requested by <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>the board, providing copies of client records, requested by the board to assist it in its <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>investigation, and appearing at conferences or hearings scheduled by the board or its staff;<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>(20) interfering with an investigation or disciplinary proceeding, including by willful <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>misrepresentation of facts or by the use of threats or harassment to prevent a person from <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>providing evidence in a disciplinary proceeding or any legal action;<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>(21) violating a law, rule, order, or agreement for corrective action that the board <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>issued or is otherwise authorized or empowered to enforce; <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>(22) failure to report to the board other massage therapists who commit violations <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>of this chapter; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>(23) failure to notify the board, in writing, of the entry of a final judgment by a <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>court of competent jurisdiction against the registrant for malpractice of massage therapy <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>or any settlement by the registrant in response to charges or allegations of malpractice <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>of massage therapy.<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>The notice in clause (23) must be provided to the board within 60 days after the <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>entry of the judgment or settlement and, in the case of a judgment, must contain the name <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>of the court, the case number, and the names of all parties to the action.<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Maltreatment of minors.</b> Nothing in sections 
         <statute_ref>148.981</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref> shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>restrict the ability of a local or state agency to take action regarding the maltreatment of <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>minors under section 
         <statute_ref>609.378</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>. A parent who obtains massage therapy services <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>for the parent's minor child is not relieved of the duty to seek necessary medical care <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>consistent with the requirements of sections 
         <statute_ref>609.378</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>. A registered massage <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>therapist who is providing services to a child who is not receiving necessary medical care <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>must make a report under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>. A registered massage therapist is a mandated <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>reporter under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>, subdivision 3.<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Evidence.</b> In disciplinary actions alleging a violation of subdivision 1, <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>a copy of the judgment or proceeding under the seal of the court administrator or of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>administrative agency that entered the judgment or proceeding is admissible into evidence <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>without further authentication and constitutes prima facie evidence of the violation.<br />
         		<a id="pl.16.34"></a><var>16.34</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Examination; access to medical data.</b> (a) The board may take the <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.35"></a><var>16.35</var>following actions if it has probable cause to believe that grounds for disciplinary action <br />
         		<a id="pl.16.36"></a><var>16.36</var>exist under subdivision 1, clause (7) or (8): <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>(1) direct the applicant or massage therapist to submit to a mental or physical <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>examination or chemical dependency evaluation. For the purpose of this subdivision, when <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>a massage therapist registered under sections 
         <statute_ref>148.987</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148.9871</statute_ref> is directed in writing <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>by the board to submit to a mental or physical examination or chemical dependency <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>evaluation, that person is considered to have consented and to have waived all objections to <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>admissibility on the grounds of privilege. Failure of the applicant or massage therapist to <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>submit to an examination when directed constitutes an admission of the allegations against <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>the applicant or massage therapist, unless the failure was due to circumstances beyond the <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>person's control, and the board may enter a default and final order without taking testimony <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>or allowing evidence to be presented. A massage therapist affected under this paragraph <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>shall, at reasonable intervals, be given an opportunity to demonstrate that the competent <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>practice of massage therapy can be resumed with reasonable skill and safety to clients. <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>Neither the record of proceedings nor the order entered by the board in a proceeding under <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>this paragraph may be used against a massage therapist in any other proceeding; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>(2) notwithstanding sections 
         <statute_ref>13.384</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>144.651</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>595.02</statute_ref>, or any other law limiting <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>access to medical or other health data, obtain medical data and health records relating to a <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>registered massage therapist or applicant for registration without that person's consent. <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>The medical data may be requested from a provider as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>144.291</statute_ref>, <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>subdivision 2, paragraph (h), an insurance company, or a government agency. A provider, <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>insurance company, or government agency shall comply with any written request of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>board under this subdivision and is not liable in any action for damages for releasing the <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>data requested by the board if the data are released according to a written request under <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>this subdivision unless the information is false and the provider giving the information <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>knew, or had reason to believe, the information was false. Information obtained under this <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>subdivision is classified as private data on individuals as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>13.02</statute_ref>.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.1.14.0"></a><a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 14. <b>[148.9884] FORMS OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION; AUTOMATIC </b><br />
         		<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var><b>SUSPENSION; TEMPORARY SUSPENSION; REISSUANCE.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Forms of disciplinary action.</b> When the board finds that grounds <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>for disciplinary action exist under section 
         <statute_ref>148.9883</statute_ref>, the board may take one or more <br />
         		<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>of the following actions:<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>(1) deny the registration or registration renewal;<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>(2) revoke the registration;<br />
         		<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>(3) suspend the registration;<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>(4) impose limitations on the massage therapist's practice of massage therapy <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>including, but not limited to, limitation of scope of practice or the requirement of practice <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>under supervision;<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>(5) impose conditions on the retention of the registration including, but not limited <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>to, the imposition of retraining or rehabilitation requirements or the conditioning of <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>continued practice on demonstration of knowledge or skills by appropriate examination, <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>monitoring, or other review;<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>(6) impose a civil penalty not exceeding $10,000 for each separate violation, the <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>amount of the civil penalty to be fixed as to deprive the massage therapist of any economic <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>advantage gained by reason of the violation charged, to reimburse the board for the cost of <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>counsel, investigation, and proceeding, and to discourage repeated violations;<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>(7) order the massage therapist to provide unremunerated service;<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>(8) censure or reprimand the massage therapist; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>(9) any other action justified by the facts in the case.<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Automatic suspension.</b> (a) Unless the board orders otherwise, a <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>registration to practice massage therapy is automatically suspended if:<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>(1) a guardian of a massage therapist is appointed by court order under chapter 524;<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>(2) the massage therapist is committed by court order under chapter 253B; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>(3) the massage therapist is determined to be mentally incompetent, mentally ill, <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>chemically dependent, or a person dangerous to the public by a court of competent <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>jurisdiction within or without this state.<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>(b) The registration remains suspended until the massage therapist is restored <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>to capacity by a court and, upon petition by the massage therapist, the suspension is <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>terminated by the board after a hearing or upon agreement between the board and the <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>massage therapist.<br />
         		<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Temporary suspension of registration.</b> In addition to any other remedy <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>provided by law, the board may, through its advisory council, designated board member, <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>or representative under section 
         <statute_ref>214.10</statute_ref>, subdivision 2, temporarily suspend the registration <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>of a massage therapist without a hearing if the board finds that there is probable cause to <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>believe the massage therapist has violated a law or rule the board is empowered to enforce <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>and continued practice by the massage therapist would create a serious risk of harm to <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>others. The suspension shall take effect upon written notice to the massage therapist, <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>serviced by first-class mail, specifying the law or rule violated. The suspension shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.34"></a><var>18.34</var>remain in effect until the board issues a temporary stay of suspension or a final order in the <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.35"></a><var>18.35</var>matter after a hearing or upon agreement between the board and the massage therapist. At <br />
         		<a id="pl.18.36"></a><var>18.36</var>the time the board issues the suspension notice, the board shall schedule a disciplinary <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>hearing to be held under chapter 14. The massage therapist shall be provided with at least <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>20 days' notice of any hearing held under this subdivision. The hearing shall be scheduled <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>to begin no later than 30 days after the issuance of the suspension order.<br />
         		<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Reissuance.</b> The board may reinstate and reissue a registration for massage <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>therapy, but as a condition may impose any disciplinary or corrective measure that it might <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>originally have imposed. A person whose registration has been revoked, suspended, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>limited may have the registration reinstated and a new registration issued when, in the <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>discretion of the board, the action is warranted, provided that the person is required by <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>the board to pay the costs of the proceedings resulting in the revocation, suspension, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>limitation of the registration and reinstatement of the registration, and to pay the fee for <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>the current registration period. The cost of proceedings shall include, but not be limited <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>to, the cost paid by the board to the Office of Administrative Hearings and the Office of <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>the Attorney General for legal and investigative services, the costs of a court reporter and <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>witnesses, reproduction of records, board staff time, travel, and expenses, and board <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>members' per diem reimbursements, travel costs, and expenses.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.1.15.0"></a><a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 15. <b>[148.9885] REPORTING OBLIGATIONS.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Permission to report.</b> A person who has knowledge of any conduct <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>constituting grounds for discipline under section 
         <statute_ref>148.9883</statute_ref> may report the alleged <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>violation to the board.<br />
         		<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Institutions.</b> Any hospital, clinic, prepaid medical plan, or other health <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>care institution or organization located in this state shall report to the board any action <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>taken by the institution or organization or any of its administrators or committees to <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>revoke, suspend, limit, or condition a massage therapist's privilege to practice in the <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>institution, or as part of the organization, any denial of privileges, any dismissal from <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>employment, or any other disciplinary action. The institution or organization shall also <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>report the resignation of any massage therapist before the conclusion of any disciplinary <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>proceeding, or before commencement of formal charges, but after the massage therapist <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>has knowledge that formal charges are contemplated or in preparation. The reporting <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>described by this subdivision is required only if the action pertains to grounds for <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>disciplinary action under section 
         <statute_ref>148.9883</statute_ref>.<br />
         		<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Credentialed professionals.</b> A person credentialed by a health-related <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>licensing board as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>214.01</statute_ref>, subdivision 2, shall report to the board <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>personal knowledge of any conduct the person reasonably believes constitutes grounds <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var>for disciplinary action under sections 
         <statute_ref>148.9883</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148.9884</statute_ref> by any massage therapist <br />
         		<a id="pl.19.35"></a><var>19.35</var>including conduct indicating that the massage therapist may be incompetent, may have <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>engaged in unprofessional or unethical conduct, or may be mentally or physically unable <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>to engage safely in the practice of massage therapy.<br />
         		<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Insurers.</b> Four times each year, by the first day of February, May, August, <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>and November, each insurer authorized to sell insurance described in section 
         <statute_ref>60A.06</statute_ref>, <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>subdivision 1, clause (13), and providing professional liability insurance to registered <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>massage therapists shall submit to the board a report concerning any registered massage <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>therapist against whom a malpractice award has been made or who has been a party to a <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>settlement. The report must contain at least the following information:<br />
         		<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>(1) the total number of settlements or awards;<br />
         		<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>(2) the date settlement or award was made;<br />
         		<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>(3) the allegations contained in the claim or complaint leading to the settlement <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>or award;<br />
         		<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>(4) the dollar amount of each malpractice settlement or award and whether that <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>amount was paid as a result of a settlement or of an award; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>(5) the name and address of the practice of the massage therapist against whom an <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>award was made or with whom a settlement was made.<br />
         		<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>An insurer shall also report to the board any information the insurer possesses that <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>tends to substantiate a charge that a massage therapist may have engaged in conduct <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>violating section 
         <statute_ref>148.9883</statute_ref>.<br />
         		<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Courts.</b> The court administrator of district court or another court of <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>competent jurisdiction shall report to the board any judgment or other determination of <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>the court that adjudges or includes a finding that a massage therapist is a person who is <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>mentally ill, mentally incompetent, chemically dependent, dangerous to the public, guilty <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>of a felony or gross misdemeanor, guilty of a violation of federal or state narcotics laws or <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>controlled substances act, guilty of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>of alcohol or a controlled substance, or guilty of an abuse or fraud under Medicare or <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>Medicaid, appoints a guardian of the massage therapist under chapter 524, or commits <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>a massage therapist under chapter 253B.<br />
         		<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 6. <b>Deadlines; forms.</b> Reports required by subdivisions 2 to 5 must be <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>submitted no later than 30 days after the occurrence of the reportable event or transaction. <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>The board may provide forms for the submission of reports required by this section, may <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>require that the reports be submitted on the forms provided, and may adopt rules necessary <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>to assure prompt and accurate reporting. The advisory panel shall review all reports, <br />
         		<a id="pl.20.34"></a><var>20.34</var>including those submitted after the deadline, and make recommendations to the board.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.1.16.0"></a><a id="pl.20.35"></a><var>20.35</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 16. <b>[148.9886] IMMUNITY.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Reporting.</b> A person, health care facility, business, or organization is <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution for submitting in good faith a report to <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>the board under section 
         <statute_ref>148.9885</statute_ref> or for otherwise reporting in good faith to the board <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>violations or alleged violations of section 
         <statute_ref>148.9883</statute_ref>. The reports are investigative data <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>as defined in chapter 13.<br />
         		<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Investigation.</b> (a) Members of the advisory council, board, and persons <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>employed by the board or engaged in the investigation of violations and in the preparation <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>and management of charges of violations of section 
         <statute_ref>148.9883</statute_ref> on behalf of the advisory <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>council, board, or persons participating in the investigation or testifying regarding charges <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>of violations are immune from civil liability and criminal prosecution for any actions, <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>transactions, or publications in the execution of, or relating to, their duties under section <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var><statute_ref>148.9885</statute_ref>.<br />
         		<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>(b) Members of the advisory council, board, and persons employed by the board or <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>engaged in maintaining records and making reports regarding adverse health care events <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>are immune from civil liability and criminal prosecution for any actions, transactions, <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>or publications in the execution of or relating to their duties under sections 
         <statute_ref>148.982</statute_ref> to <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var><statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref>.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.1.17.0"></a><a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 17. <b>[148.9887] MASSAGE THERAPIST COOPERATION.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>A massage therapist who is the subject of an investigation by or on behalf of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>board shall cooperate fully with the investigation. Cooperation includes responding fully <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>and promptly to all questions raised by or on behalf of the board relating to the subject of <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>the investigation and providing copies of client or other records in the massage therapist's <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>possession, requested by the advisory council or board, to assist the advisory council <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>or board's investigation, and to appear at conferences and hearings scheduled by the <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>advisory council or board. The board shall pay for copies requested. If the advisory <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>council or board does not have a written consent from a client permitting access to the <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>client's records, the massage therapist or employer of the massage therapist at the time <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>of the alleged violation shall delete any data in the record that identifies the client before <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>providing it to the advisory council or board. The board shall maintain any records <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>obtained under this section as investigative data under chapter 13. The massage therapist <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>shall not be excused from giving testimony or producing any documents, books, records, <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>or correspondence on the grounds of self-incrimination, but the testimony or evidence <br />
         		<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>may not be used against the massage therapist in any criminal case.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.1.18.0"></a><a id="pl.21.34"></a><var>21.34</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 18. <b>[148.9888] DISCIPLINARY RECORD ON JUDICIAL REVIEW.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>Upon judicial review of any board disciplinary action taken under section 
         <statute_ref>148.9884</statute_ref>, <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>the reviewing court shall seal the administrative record, except for the board's final <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>decision, and shall not make the administrative record available to the public.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.1.19.0"></a><a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 19. <b>[148.9889] EFFECT ON MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>License authority.</b> The provisions of sections 
         <statute_ref>148.981</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>148.989</statute_ref> <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>preempt the licensure and regulation of a registered massage therapist by a municipality, <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>including, without limitation, conducting a criminal background investigation and <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>examination of a massage therapist or applicant for a municipal credential to practice <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>massage therapy.<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Business license or permit.</b> The provisions of this chapter do not prohibit <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>a municipality from requiring a massage therapist to obtain a license or permit to transact <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>business within the jurisdiction of the municipality, if the license or permit is required of <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>other persons, regardless of occupation or profession, who transact business within the <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>jurisdiction of the municipality. A massage therapist working under a business license or <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>permit must follow the requirement in section 325F.816.<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Prosecuting authority.</b> The provisions of this chapter do not prohibit any <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>municipality of this state from prosecuting:<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>(1) an unregistered person engaged in the practice of massage therapy; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>(2) a registered massage therapist who is engaged in unlawful conduct.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.1.20.0"></a><a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 20. <b>[148.989] FEES.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Fees.</b> Fees are as follows:<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>(1) initial registration with application, $272;<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>(2) annual registration renewal, $172;<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>(3) initial school approval with accreditation, $300;<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>(4) initial school approval without accreditation, $450;<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>(5) school approval renewal, $175;<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>(6) continuing education program approval, $40;<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>(7) duplicate registration certificate, $30;<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>(8) late fee, $40;<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>(9) inactive status and inactive to active status reactivation, $100;<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>(10) temporary permit, $50; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>(11) returned check, $35.<br />
         		<a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Proration of fees.</b> The board may prorate the initial registration fee. All <br />
         		<a id="pl.22.34"></a><var>22.34</var>registrants are required to pay the full fee upon registration renewal.<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Penalty fee for late renewals.</b> An application for registration renewal <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>submitted after the deadline must be accompanied by a late fee in addition to the required <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>fees.<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Nonrefundable fees.</b> All of the fees in subdivision 1 are nonrefundable.<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Deposit.</b> Fees collected by the board under this section shall be deposited <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>into the state government special revenue fund.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.1.21.0"></a><a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 21. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>This article is effective August 1, 2010.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.2.0.0"></a><div class="xtend_ce"><a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var><b>ARTICLE 2</b><br />
            		
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         <div class="xtend_ce"><a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var><b>CONFORMING AMENDMENTS</b><br />
            		
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         		<a id="bill.2.1.0"></a><a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 116J.70, subdivision 2a, is amended to <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2a. <b>License; exceptions.</b> "Business license" or "license" does not include <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>the following:<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>(1) any occupational license or registration issued by a licensing board listed in <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>section 
         <statute_ref>214.01</statute_ref> or any occupational registration issued by the commissioner of health <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>214.13</statute_ref>;  <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>(2) any license issued by a county, home rule charter city, statutory city, township, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>other political subdivision;<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>(3) any license required to practice the following occupation regulated by the <br />
         		<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>following sections:<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>(i) abstracters regulated pursuant to chapter 386;<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>(ii) accountants regulated pursuant to chapter 326A;<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>(iii) adjusters regulated pursuant to chapter 72B;<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>(iv) architects regulated pursuant to chapter 326;<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>(v) assessors regulated pursuant to chapter 270;<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>(vi) athletic trainers regulated pursuant to chapter 148;<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>(vii) attorneys regulated pursuant to chapter 481;<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>(viii) auctioneers regulated pursuant to chapter 330;<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>(ix) barbers and cosmetologists regulated pursuant to chapter 154;<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>(x) boiler operators regulated pursuant to chapter 183;<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>(xi) chiropractors regulated pursuant to chapter 148;<br />
         		<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>(xii) collection agencies regulated pursuant to chapter 332;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>(xiii) dentists, registered dental assistants, and dental hygienists regulated pursuant <br />
         		<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>to chapter 150A;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>(xiv) detectives regulated pursuant to chapter 326;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>(xv) electricians regulated pursuant to chapter 326;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>(xvi) mortuary science practitioners regulated pursuant to chapter 149A;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>(xvii) engineers regulated pursuant to chapter 326;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>(xviii) insurance brokers and salespersons regulated pursuant to chapter 60A;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>(xix) certified interior designers regulated pursuant to chapter 326;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>(xx) midwives regulated pursuant to chapter 147D;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>(xxi) nursing home administrators regulated pursuant to chapter 144A;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>(xxii) optometrists regulated pursuant to chapter 148;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>(xxiii) osteopathic physicians regulated pursuant to chapter 147;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>(xxiv) pharmacists regulated pursuant to chapter 151;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>(xxv) physical therapists regulated pursuant to chapter 148;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>(xxvi) physician assistants regulated pursuant to chapter 147A;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>(xxvii) physicians and surgeons regulated pursuant to chapter 147;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>(xxviii) plumbers regulated pursuant to chapter 326;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>(xxix) podiatrists regulated pursuant to chapter 153;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>(xxx) practical nurses regulated pursuant to chapter 148;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>(xxxi) professional fund-raisers regulated pursuant to chapter 309;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>(xxxii) psychologists regulated pursuant to chapter 148;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>(xxxiii) real estate brokers, salespersons, and others regulated pursuant to chapters <br />
         		<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>82 and 83;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>(xxxiv) registered nurses regulated pursuant to chapter 148;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>(xxxv) securities brokers, dealers, agents, and investment advisers regulated <br />
         		<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>pursuant to chapter 80A;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>(xxxvi) steamfitters regulated pursuant to chapter 326;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>(xxxvii) teachers and supervisory and support personnel regulated pursuant to <br />
         		<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>chapter 125;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>(xxxviii) veterinarians regulated pursuant to chapter 156;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>(xxxix) water conditioning contractors and installers regulated pursuant to chapter <br />
         		<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>326;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.33"></a><var>24.33</var>(xl) water well contractors regulated pursuant to chapter 103I;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.34"></a><var>24.34</var>(xli) water and waste treatment operators regulated pursuant to chapter 115;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.35"></a><var>24.35</var>(xlii) motor carriers regulated pursuant to chapter 221;<br />
         		<a id="pl.24.36"></a><var>24.36</var>(xliii) professional firms regulated under chapter 319B;<br />
         		<a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>(xliv) real estate appraisers regulated pursuant to chapter 82B;<br />
         		<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>(xlv) residential building contractors, residential remodelers, residential roofers, <br />
         		<a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>manufactured home installers, and specialty contractors regulated pursuant to chapter 326;<br />
         		<a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>(xlvi) licensed professional counselors regulated pursuant to chapter 148B; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>(xlvii) registered massage therapists regulated pursuant to chapter 148;<br />
         		<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>(4) any driver's license required pursuant to chapter 171;<br />
         		<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>(5) any aircraft license required pursuant to chapter 360;<br />
         		<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>(6) any watercraft license required pursuant to chapter 86B;<br />
         		<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>(7) any license, permit, registration, certification, or other approval pertaining to a <br />
         		<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>regulatory or management program related to the protection, conservation, or use of or <br />
         		<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>interference with the resources of land, air, or water, which is required to be obtained <br />
         		<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>from a state agency or instrumentality; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>(8) any pollution control rule or standard established by the Pollution Control <br />
         		<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>Agency or any health rule or standard established by the commissioner of health or any <br />
         		<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>licensing rule or standard established by the commissioner of human services.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.2.2.0"></a><a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 2. <b>[325F.816] MUNICIPAL OR CITY BUSINESS LICENSE; MASSAGE.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>An individual who is issued a municipal or city business license to practice massage <br />
         		<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>is prohibited from advertising as a licensed massage therapist unless the individual has <br />
         		<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>received a professional credential from another state; is current in licensure; and remains <br />
         		<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>in good standing under the credentialing state's requirements.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.2.3.0"></a><a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 3.<b> REPEALER.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>Minnesota Rules, part 2500.5000, is repealed.<br />
         		
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