PURPOSE: This rule outlines the requirement for licensure by reciprocity.

1. (1) A person applying for licensure by reciprocity whose state, territory, commonwealth or the District of Columbia has requirements which substantially conform to those in the state of Missouri shall submit or cause to be submitted the following:

   1. (A) A completed notarized application and the accompanying application fee;
   2. (B) Two (2) sets of fingerprints and the criminal background check fee;
   3. (C) A copy of a current massage therapy license;
   4. (D) A copy of the other state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia’s statutes and rules and regulations pertaining to massage therapy; and
   5. (E) A letter of verification to be submitted directly to the board office from the state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of 20 CSR 2197-2

Columbia’s licensing agency, if applicable, which shall include:

1. 1. Verification of the applicant’s license;
2. 2. License issuance date;
3. 3. License expiration date; and
4. 4. Information regarding any pending or

prior investigations or disciplinary action.

1. (2) A person applying for licensure by reciprocity whose state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia has less stringent laws than those in force in the state of Missouri shall be required to meet the requirements of section 324.265 and board rule 4 CSR 197-2.010.

AUTHORITY: sections 324.245 and 324.265, RSMo Supp. 1999.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 197-2.020. Original rule filed Feb. 25, 2000, effective Sept. 30, 2000. Moved to 20 CSR 2197-2.020, effective Aug. 28, 2006. *Original authority: 324.245, RSMo 1998, amended 1999; 324.265, RSMo 1998, amended 1999.