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Home » US Law » 2022 Georgia Code » Title 43 - Professions and Businesses » Chapter 25A - Music Therapy

§ 43-25A-1. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term: “Advisory group” means the Music Therapy Advisory Group. “Board certified music therapist” means an individual who has completed the education and clinical training requirements established by the American Music Therapy Association, has passed the Certification Board for Music Therapists certification examination or transitioned into board certification, and remains […]

§ 43-25A-2. Creation of Music Therapy Advisory Group; Membership; Terms; Service

There is created within the office of the Secretary of State a Music Therapy Advisory Group which shall consist of five members. The Secretary shall appoint all members of the advisory group. The advisory group shall consist of persons familiar with the practice of music therapy to provide the Secretary with expertise and assistance in […]

§ 43-25A-3. Meetings; Public Education; Consultation

The advisory group shall meet at least once per year or as otherwise called by the Secretary. The Secretary shall consult with the advisory group prior to setting or changing fees in this chapter. The advisory group may facilitate the development of materials that the Secretary may utilize to educate the public concerning music therapist […]

§ 43-25A-4. Use of Title “Music therapist.”

After January 1, 2014, no person without a license as a music therapist shall use the title “music therapist” or similar title, or perform the duties of a music therapist, provided that this chapter shall not prohibit any practice of music therapy that is an integral part of a program of study for students enrolled […]

§ 43-25A-5. Application for Music Therapy License

The Secretary shall issue a license to an applicant for a music therapy license when such applicant has completed and submitted an application upon a form and in such manner as the Secretary prescribes, accompanied by applicable fees, and evidence satisfactory to the Secretary that: The applicant is at least 18 years of age; The […]

§ 43-25A-7. Limited Waiver of Examination

The Secretary shall waive the examination requirement for an applicant until January 1, 2014, who is: Certified as a music therapist and in good standing with the Certification Board for Music Therapists; or Designated as a registered music therapist, certified music therapist, or advanced certified music therapist and in good standing with the National Music […]

§ 43-25A-8. Authority of Secretary of State to Investigate and Act Upon Conduct

The Secretary may revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to issue or renew a license; place a licensee on probation; or issue a letter of admonition upon proof that the licensee: Has procured or attempted to procure a license by fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, misleading omission, or material misstatement of fact; Has been convicted of a felony […]