Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Massage Therapy -- General Rules  
Rule Set 2020-5 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Thursday, September 17, 2020  
09:00 AM  
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom pursuant to Executive Order 2020-132.  
https://zoom.us/j/96805774979?pwd=MnNTL2RzTDJpcEpaYy9RQ0tzK0x3UT09, password: 989761;  
877-336-1831, password: 486917  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Massage Therapy -- General Rules rule set.  
The proposed rules update and amend definitions; add a telehealth rule; clarify student supervised  
curriculum requirements; clarify student supervised student clinic requirements; update educational  
standards adopted by reference; remove the requirement that an applicant demonstrate a working  
knowledge of the English language; revise licensure by endorsement requirements; revise and clarify  
relicensure requirements; revise continuing education requirements; update professional ethics  
standards; and rescind the rule pertaining to client records.  
MCL 333.16145, MCL 333.16148, MCL 333.16287, MCL 333.17959, MCL 333.17961, MCL 333.17963,  
and MCL 333.17965, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1 and 2011-4,  
MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030.  
These rules will take effect Immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The rules are published  
on the Michigan Government web site at http://www.michigan.gov/moahr and in the Michigan Register in  
the 9/15/2020 issue. Copies of the draft rules may also be obtained by mail or electronic transmission at  
the following address:  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing – Boards and  
Committees Section, Attention: Dena Marks, Policy Analyst  
P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909-8170  
Email: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov  
Comments on the rules may be made in person at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail until  
9/17/2020 at 05:00PM.  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, in  
accessible buildings with handicap parking available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in the  
hearings due to disability may call 711- to make arrangements.  
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