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TITLE 847 STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY

Notice of Public Comment Period for Rule Readoption
LSA Document #23-832

Readopts rules in anticipation of IC 4-22-2.6, providing that an administrative rule adopted under IC 4-22-2 expires January 1 of the fifth year after the year in which the rule takes effect unless the rule contains an earlier expiration date. Effective 30 days after filing with the publisher.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: IC 4-22-2.6

OVERVIEW
Rules to be readopted without changes are as follows:
  847 IAC 1-1  Definitions 
  847 IAC 1-2  Standards for Competent Practice 
  847 IAC 1-3  Certification 
  847 IAC 1-5  Continuing Education Requirements 
  847 IAC 1-6  Convictions of Concern 
  847 IAC 2  FEES 

Rules to be repealed are as follows:
None

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS UNDER IC 4-22-2.6-4
All of the proposed readopted rules remain necessary and meet the standards set forth in IC 4-22-2-19.5. No less costly or less intrusive alternative methods of achieving the purposes of the rules have been identified. The rules avoid duplicating standards found in state or federal law, are written for ease of comprehension for the entities subject to them, and have practicable enforcement. There have been no significant changes to the cost benefit, fiscal impact, or regulatory burden statements prepared for the initial adoption of the proposed readopted rules.

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, the State Board of Massage Therapy solicits the following:
(1) The submission of alternative ways to achieve the purpose of the rule.
(2) The submission of suggestions for the development of draft rule language.
Comments may be submitted in one of the following ways:
(1) By mail or common carrier to the following address:
LSA Document #23-832
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
402 West Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(2) By electronic mail to pla14@pla.in.gov. To confirm timely delivery of submitted comments, please request a document receipt when sending the electronic mail. PLEASE NOTE: Electronic mail comments will NOT be considered part of the official written comment period unless they are sent to the address indicated in this notice.

COMMENT PERIOD DEADLINE
All comments must be postmarked or time stamped not later than February 9, 2024.

Posted: 01/10/2024 by Legislative Services Agency

DIN: 20240110-IR-847230832RNA
Composed: May 19,2024 2:42:04PM EDT
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