§ 17-86-308 - Reciprocity.

17-86-308. Reciprocity.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Massage Therapy may enter into reciprocal relations with other states and territories whose licensure requirements are substantially the same as those provided in this chapter.

(b) (1) An out-of-state applicant holding a current massage therapy license issued by another state and after receiving an Arkansas massage therapy license may apply for an upgrade to master massage therapist or massage therapy instructor by providing appropriate continuing education credits and experience gained before Arkansas licensure for board approval.

(2) An upgrade request shall be made by submitting a complete application package and paying the fees required by this chapter.