A. There is hereby established the Music Therapy Committee to advise the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision on all matters pertaining to the licensure, education and continuing education of licensed music therapists and the practice of music therapy.
B. 1. The Board shall appoint five (5) members to the Music Therapy Committee as follows:
2. The professional members of the Committee shall be appointed for staggered terms of one (l), two (2) and three (3) years, respectively. Terms of office of each appointed member shall expire July 1 of that year in which they expire regardless of the calendar date when such appointments were made. Subsequent appointments shall be made for a term of three (3) years or until successors are appointed and qualified.
3. Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation.
C. The Committee shall have the power and duty to:
1. Meet at least twice a year or as otherwise called by the Board;
2. Advise the Board on all matters pertaining to the licensure, education and continuing education requirements for and practice of music therapy in this state;
3. Facilitate the development of materials that the Board may utilize to educate the public concerning music therapist licensure, the benefits of music therapy, and utilization of music therapy by individuals and in facilities or institutional settings;
4. Facilitate the statewide dissemination of information between music therapists, the American Music Therapy Association or any successor organization, the Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor organization, and the Board;
5. Assist and advise the Board in all hearings involving music therapists who are deemed to be in violation of the Music Therapy Practice Act; and
6. Provide analysis of disciplinary actions taken, appeals and denials, or revocation of licenses at least once per year.
Added by Laws 2016, c. 202, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.