Statement of Scope
Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy
Affiliated Credentialing Board
Rule No.:
Chapter MTBT 4
Relating to:
Requirements for Renewal and Reinstatement
Rule Type:
Permanent
1. Finding/nature of emergency (Emergency Rule only):
N/A
2. Detailed description of the objective of the proposed rule:
The primary objective of the proposed rule is to clarify the requirements in ch. MTBT 4 for renewal and reinstatement of a license to practice as a massage therapist or bodywork therapist in Wisconsin.
Chapter MTBT 4 may also be revised to address incorrect or outdated references and ensure consistency with current standards for drafting style and format and applicable Wisconsin statutes.
3. Description of the existing policies relevant to the rule, new policies proposed to be included in the rule, and an analysis of policy alternatives:
Sections MTBT 4.02 and 4.04 contain the provisions for renewal and late renewal of a license to practice as a massage therapist or bodywork therapist in Wisconsin. These provisions are not clear concerning educational and examination requirements for late renewal and do not specify the requirements for reinstatement when a licensee has unmet disciplinary requirements, or a license has been revoked or surrendered. In addition, s. MTBT 4.04 does not reflect the requirement under s. 460.07 (2) (d), Stats., that a renewal application include evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
The proposed rule would create new policy concerning the requirements for late renewal and reinstatement of a license to practice as a massage therapist or bodywork therapist in Wisconsin. If the rules are not updated, these requirements will remain unclear.
4. Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language):
Section 15.085 (5) (b), Stats., provides that an affiliated credentialing board, such as the Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board, “shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains . . .”
Section 440.08 (3) (b), Stats., provides the authority for the Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board to promulgate rules requiring the holder of a credential who fails to renew the credential within 5 years after its renewal date to complete requirements to restore the credential, in addition to the applicable requirements for renewal established under chs. 440 to 480, Stats., that the Board determines are necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare. The rules may not require the holder to complete educational requirements or pass examinations that are more extensive than the educational or examination requirements that must be completed to obtain an initial credential from the Board.
Section 460.10 (1) (a), Stats., provides the Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board may promulgate rules establishing “[r]equirements and procedures for a license holder to complete continuing education programs or courses of study to qualify for renewal of his or her license. The rules promulgated under this paragraph may not require a license holder to complete more than 24 hours of continuing education programs or courses of study in order to qualify for renewal of his or her license.”
Section 460.14 (3), Stats., provides “[t]he affiliated credentialing board may restore a license that has been suspended or revoked on such terms and conditions as the affiliated credentialing board may deem appropriate.”
5. Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:
70 hours
6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:
Individuals applying for late renewal or reinstatement of a license to practice as a massage therapist or bodywork therapist in Wisconsin.
7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:
None.
8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses):
The proposed rule will have minimal to no economic impact on small businesses and the state’s economy as a whole.
Contact Person: Dale Kleven, Administrative Rules Coordinator, DSPSAdminRules@wisconsin.gov, (608) 261-4472
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