Meetings; public education; consultation

(a) The advisory group shall meet at least once per year or as otherwise called by the Secretary. (b) The Secretary shall consult with the advisory group prior to setting or changing fees in this chapter. (c) The advisory group may facilitate the development of materials that the Secretary 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. (d) The advisory group may act as a facilitator of state-wide 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 Secretary. (e) The advisory group shall provide analysis of disciplinary actions taken, appeals and denials, or revocation of licenses at least once per year. (f) The Secretary shall seek the advice of the advisory group for issues related to music therapy. 782 43-25A-5 History. Code 1981, § 43-25A-3, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 884, § 1/SB 414. 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 in an accredited music therapy program. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of any profession including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, or audiologists that may also use music in the scope of their practice. History. Code 1981, § 43-25A-4, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 884, § 1/SB 414. 43-25A-5. Application for music therapy license.