Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 345 - RULES OF GEORGIA BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY
Chapter 345-4 - LICENSE RENEWAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION, INACTIVE STATUS AND REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE
Rule 345-4-.01 - License Renewal

(1) Licenses issued by the Board shall expire on October 31st of every even numbered year.

(2) Each person holding a valid license to practice massage therapy who does not renew said license by October 31st of every even numbered year shall be afforded a late renewal for a period of thirty (30) days. Late renewals shall be processed after filing the renewal form, payment of the renewal fee and late renewal penalty fee, and, providing proof of the required twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education. Individuals must not practice as a massage therapist during this late renewal period until the board grants the renewal. Practice without a current, active license in Georgia is prohibited.

(3) Any service member as defined in O.C.G.A. § 43-1-31 whose license to practice Massage Therapy expired while serving on active duty outside the state shall be permitted to practice massage therapy, shall not be charged with a violation relating to such practice on an expired license for a period of six (6) months from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within the state. Any such service member shall be entitled to renew such expired license without penalty within six (6) months after the date of his/her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within the state. The service member must present to the board a copy of the official military orders or a written verification signed by the service member's commanding officer to waive any charges.

(4) Following the late renewal time period, all non-renewed licenses will be revoked by operation of law for non-renewal, and will require reinstatement at the discretion of the Board.