The board consists of five (5) members appointed by the governor as follows:

1. (1) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3 , four (4) massage therapists, each of whom:

   1. (A) is licensed under this article;
   2. (B) has been actively practicing massage therapy for at least three (3) of the five (5) years immediately preceding the individual's appointment; and
   3. (C) does not have a pending disciplinary or suspension proceeding against the individual.

2. (2) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3 , one (1) member of the general public. A board member appointed under this subdivision must not:

   1. (A) be licensed under this article;
   2. (B) be the spouse of an individual who is licensed or intends to be licensed under this article; or
   3. (C) have a direct or an indirect financial interest in the profession regulated under this article.

As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.267-2017, SEC.7; P.L.249-2019, SEC.94.