Pennsylvania HB2586 prohibits individuals from claiming to be music therapists without valid certification and imposes penalties.
Pennsylvania HB2586, known as the Music Therapy Practice Act, prohibits individuals from holding themselves out as music therapists without a valid certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists. This includes using initials or titles that imply certification. Violators face misdemeanor penalties. The act also deems violations as unfair trade practices under the state's consumer protection law. The act will take effect 60 days after enactment.
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