Section 2-4A-24 – Misdemeanor and Penalties
An individual who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
Section 2-4A-25 – Citation of Subtitle
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Music Therapists Act.
Section 2-501 – Short Title
This title may be cited as the “Maryland Audiology, Hearing Aid Dispensing, Speech–Language Pathology, and Music Therapy Act”.
Section 2-502 – Termination of Title
Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all rules and regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2026.
Section 2-4A-05 – Practice of Music Therapy by Licensed Individuals
Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, beginning January 1, 2022, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may engage in the practice of music therapy in the State.
Section 2-4A-21 – Music Therapist Rehabilitation Subcommittee — Proceedings, Records and Files Not Discoverable and Not Admissible — No Civil Liability for Member of Subcommittee
(a) In this section, “music therapist rehabilitation subcommittee” means a subcommittee of the Board that: (1) Is recognized by the Board; (2) Includes music therapists; and (3) Evaluates and provides assistance to any music therapist in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition. (b) The music therapist rehabilitation subcommittee […]
Section 2-4A-06 – Licensing Requirements
(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section. (b) The applicant shall: (1) Be of good moral character; and (2) Be at least 18 years old. (c) The applicant shall: (1) (i) Be a board certified music therapist; and (ii) Provide proof: 1. A. Of passing the examination for board certification offered by the […]
Section 2-4A-22 – Practice of Music Therapy Limited to Licensees — Violations
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice music therapy in the State unless licensed by the Board. (b) Each violation of this section is a separate offense.
Section 2-4A-07 – Applying for License
To apply for a license, an applicant shall: (1) Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; (2) Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board; and (3) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this title.
Section 2-4A-23 – Representations as Licensed Music Therapist
Unless authorized to practice music therapy under this subtitle, an individual may not: (1) Represent to the public that the individual is a licensed music therapist; or (2) Use any title, abbreviation, sign, card, or other representation that the individual is a licensed music therapist.