(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 Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor organization; or
B. Of being transitioned into board certification; and
2. That the applicant is currently a board certified music therapist;
(2) Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in music therapy, or its equivalent, including clinical training, from an educational program that is:
(i) Approved by the American Music Therapy Association or any successor organization; and
(ii) Within an accredited college or university;
(3) Be in good standing based on a review of the applicant’s music therapy licensure, certification, or registration history in other jurisdictions, including a review of any disciplinary actions in the practice of music therapy; and
(4) Meet any other requirements established by the Board.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists
Subtitle 4A - Music Therapists
Section 2-4A-02 - Practices Not Prohibited or Restricted by Subtitle
Section 2-4A-03 - Duties of Board Regarding the Practice of Music Therapy
Section 2-4A-04 - Fees Set by Board -- Collected Fees to Comptroller -- Use of Fees
Section 2-4A-05 - Practice of Music Therapy by Licensed Individuals
Section 2-4A-06 - Licensing Requirements
Section 2-4A-07 - Applying for License
Section 2-4A-09 - Practice of Music Therapy Authorized
Section 2-4A-10 - Expiration of License -- Renewals of License -- Continuing Education Requirements
Section 2-4A-11 - Inactive Status of License -- Reinstatement of License -- Time Limitation
Section 2-4A-13 - License Not to Lapse During Investigation or While Charges Pending
Section 2-4A-18 - Possible Actions by Board
Section 2-4A-19 - Cease and Desist Orders
Section 2-4A-22 - Practice of Music Therapy Limited to Licensees -- Violations
Section 2-4A-23 - Representations as Licensed Music Therapist