(1) Upon receipt of a completed application, as incorporated in either Rule 64B7-26.007 or 64B7-26.002, F.A.C., as appropriate; and fee payment, for a massage establishment license, the Department shall inspect the site, premises, or portion thereof listed on the application. Such inspection shall be to confirm that the site, premises, or portion thereof is to be used for massage therapy as defined by Florida Statutes § 480.033(11), and that the site, premises, or portion thereof meets the requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 64B7-26.003
    (2) The Department shall make periodic inspections of all massage therapy establishments licensed in this state on an annual or more frequent basis. Such inspection shall include, but not be limited to, whether the establishment is in compliance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 64B7-26.003, governing the establishment’s operation facilities, personnel, safety, sanitary requirements, and a review of existing insurance coverage.
Rulemaking Authority 480.043(1), (2) FS. Law Implemented 480.043(2), (4) FS. History-New 11-27-79, Formerly 21L-26.04, 21L-26.004, Amended 1-9-95, 3-9-95, Formerly 61G11-26.004, Amended 4-11-22.