Ala. Admin. Code r. 532-X-4-.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

Section 532-X-4-.04 - [Effective 1/7/2025] Massage Therapy Establishment License Renewal

(1) Each massage therapy establishment license shall be renewed biennially, on or before the anniversary date of the license.

(2) Any massage therapy establishment license not renewed biennially on or before the anniversary date shall expire.

(3) The licensed massage therapy establishment shall submit to the Board:

(a) Proof of the massage therapy establishment's right to occupy the premises as demonstrated by a deed, lease, or other document establishing lawful possession in the name of the sole proprietor, corporation, limited liability company, or partnership applying for a massage therapy establishment license.

(b) Proof of coverage demonstrating that the licensed massage therapy establishment possesses professional and general liability insurance with an "A" rated or better insurance carrier in the amount of at least one million dollars.

(c) If the massage therapy establishment is owned, leased, or legally possessed by a sole proprietor (individual person, sole owner/officer of a corporation, or sole member of a limited liability company), the individual who is a sole proprietor, as well as any other natural person appearing on the documentation of the applicant's right to occupy the establishment, shall apply for the massage therapy establishment license and shall be considered the "applicant" for all purposes in these rules.

(d) The fingerprint card and form (see Chapter 532-X-8) 1. A licensed massage therapist establishment applying for renewal who is also a licensed massage therapist and who has completed a criminal history background check pursuant to Chapter 532-X-8 within the preceding two years, is exempt from completing a criminal history background check.

(e) If the applicant's United States citizenship has not previously been established pursuant to the requirements of Code of Alabama § 31-13-7, a completed Citizenship or Lawful Presence Checklist and supporting documentation.

(f) A two-inch-by-two-inch photograph showing a frontal view of the head and shoulders of the applicant taken no more than six months earlier than the date of submission.

(g) If the establishment operates under a name other than that of the sole proprietor, corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, the name under which the establishment operates must be identified and will be included on the establishment license when issued.

(4) An affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the board shall be required to deny the renewal of a license to operate a massage therapy establishment.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 532-X-4-.04

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

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2024, eff. 11/14/2024.

Author: Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board

Statutory Authority: § 34-43A-6