Ind. Code ch. 25-21.8-2

in effect

Ind. Code § 25-21.8-2-1 Board established

Sec. 1. The state board of massage therapy is established. As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 25-21.8-2-2 Members; qualifications

Sec. 2. The board consists of five (5) members appointed by the governor as follows: (1) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, four (4) massage therapists, each of whom: (A) is licensed under this article; (B) has been actively practicing massage therapy for at least three (3) of the five (5) years immediately preceding the individual's appointment; and (C) does not have a pending disciplinary or suspension proceeding against the individual. (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: (A) be licensed under this article; (B) be the spouse of an individual who is licensed or intends to be licensed under this article; or (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.

Ind. Code § 25-21.8-2-3 Terms

Sec. 3. (a) Each member of the board appointed before July 1, 2019, shall serve a term of three (3) years and until the member's successor is appointed and qualified. (b) Each member of the board appointed after June 30, 2019, shall be appointed under IC 25-1-6.5. As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.95.

Ind. Code § 25-21.8-2-4 Removal

Sec. 4. A member of the board may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4. As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.267-2017, SEC.8; P.L.249-2019, SEC.96; P.L.156-2020, SEC.100.

Ind. Code § 25-21.8-2-5 Officers

Sec. 5. (a) Each year the board shall elect from its members the following officers: (1) A chairperson. (2) A vice chairperson. (b) A member serving as chairperson or vice chairperson shall serve until the member's successor as chairperson or vice chairperson is elected. As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 25-21.8-2-6 Meetings

Sec. 6. The board shall meet at least one (1) time each calendar year upon the call of the chairperson or the written request of a majority of the members of the board and with the advice and consent of the executive director of the professional licensing agency. As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 25-21.8-2-7 Quorum

Sec. 7. (a) Three (3) members of the board constitute a quorum. (b) An affirmative vote of three (3) members of the board is necessary for the board to take official action. As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 25-21.8-2-8 Compensation

Sec. 8. Each member of the board is entitled to a per diem allowance and any other compensation for the performance of the member's duties in accordance with IC 4-10-11-2.1. As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.267-2017, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 25-21.8-2-9 Rules

Sec. 9. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 regarding standards for the competent practice of massage therapy. As added by P.L.200-2007, SEC.8.

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