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 2-4A-08 – Issuance of License by Board — Items Included on License — Criminal History Record Information of Applicant
(a) The Board shall issue a license to any applicant who: (1) Meets the requirements of this subtitle; or (2) (i) Meets the requirements of § 2–4A–07 of this subtitle; and (ii) Provides evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant is licensed and in good standing as a music therapist in another jurisdiction where the qualifications required are equal […]
Section 2-4A-09 – Practice of Music Therapy Authorized
A music therapist license authorizes the licensee to engage in the practice of music therapy while the license is effective.
Section 2-4A-10 – Expiration of License — Renewals of License — Continuing Education Requirements
(a) (1) A license expires on a date set by the Board unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section. (2) A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years. (b) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by first–class mail […]
Section 2-4A-11 – Inactive Status of License — Reinstatement of License — Time Limitation
(a) (1) The Board shall place a licensee on inactive status if the licensee submits to the Board: (i) An application for inactive status on the form that the Board requires; and (ii) The inactive status fee set by the Board. (2) (i) The Board shall license an individual on inactive status who applies for a license if the individual: 1. Meets […]
Section 2-4A-12 – Notification of Change in Name or Address — Penalty for Failure to Comply — Funds Into General Fund
(a) A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change in name or address within 60 days after the change occurs. (b) A licensee who fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section is subject to an administrative penalty of $100. (c) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section to the General […]
Section 2-4A-13 – License Not to Lapse During Investigation or While Charges Pending
Unless the Board accepts the surrender of a license, the license may not lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.
Section 2-4A-14 – Reasons Supporting Denial of License, Reprimand of Licensee, or Placing a Licensee on Probation, Suspension or Revocation
Subject to the hearing provisions of § 2–4A–16 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a license to an applicant, reprimand a licensee, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke the license of a licensee if the applicant or licensee: (1) Fraudulently […]
Section 2-4A-15 – Monetary Penalty in Addition to Suspension, Revocation or Reprimand — Penalties Paid Into General Fund
(a) If, after a hearing under § 2–4A–16 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 2–4A–14 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a license or to reprimand a licensee, the Board may impose a monetary penalty not exceeding $5,000: (1) Instead of suspending the license; or (2) In addition to suspending or […]