Section 4650.

4650. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Music Therapy Act. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 167, Sec. 1. (AB 1540) Effective January 1, 2020.)

Section 4651.

4651. The Legislature finds and declares the following: (a) Existing national certification of music therapists requires the therapist to have graduated with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, or higher, from a music therapy degree program approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), successful completion of a minimum of 1,200 hours of supervised clinical work […]

Section 4652.

4652. It is the intent of the Legislature that this chapter do the following: (a) Provide a statutory definition of music therapy. (b) Enable consumers and state and local agencies to more easily identify qualified music therapists. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 167, Sec. 1. (AB 1540) Effective January 1, 2020.)

Section 4653.

4653. As used in this chapter: (a) “Music therapy” means the clinical and evidence-based use of music therapy interventions in developmental, rehabilitative, habilitative, medical, mental health, preventive, wellness care, or educational settings to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals within a therapeutic relationship. Music therapy includes the following: (1) The development of music therapy […]

Section 4654.

4654. An individual who provides music therapy shall not refer to oneself using the title of “Board Certified Music Therapist” unless the individual has completed all of the following: (a) A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, or higher, from a music therapy degree program approved by the American Music Therapy Association using current standards, beginning with […]

Section 4655.

4655. This chapter shall not be construed to authorize a person engaged in music therapy to state or imply that they provide mental health counseling, psychotherapy, or occupational therapy for which a license is required under this division. While the use of music is not restricted to any profession, the use of music shall not […]

Section 4656.

4656. It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7, for a person to use the title “Board Certified Music Therapist” if they do not meet the requirements of Section 4654. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 167, Sec. 1. (AB 1540) Effective […]

Section 4657.

4657. This chapter shall not be construed to require a music therapist currently employed by the State of California to obtain certification as a Board Certified Music Therapist. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 167, Sec. 1. (AB 1540) Effective January 1, 2020.)