Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4655 · Chapter 10.7. Music Therapy
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4655
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
This chapter shall not be construed to authorize a person engaged in music therapy to state or imply that they provide mental health counseling, psychotherapy, or occupational therapy for which a license is required under this division. While the use of music is not restricted to any profession, the use of music shall not imply or suggest that the person is a Board Certified Music Therapist, if they do not meet the criteria specified in Section 4654.
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History
Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 167, Sec. 1. (AB 1540) Effective January 1, 2020.
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