COMMITTEE REPORT January 28, 2016 S. 589 Introduced by Senators Lourie and Leatherman S. Printed 1/28/16--S. Read the first time March 24, 2015. THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY To whom was referred a Bill (S. 589) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Chapter 85 to Title 40 so as to enact the to regulate the practice, “Music Therapy Practice Act”; etc., respectfully REPORT: That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment: Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting: / SECTION 1. Title 40 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding: 85 “CHAPTER Music Therapists Section 4085110. Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Article 1, Chapter 1 of this title applies to music therapists; however, if there is a conflict between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1 of this title, the provisions of this chapter control. Section 4085120. As used in this chapter, the term: (1) the Music Therapy Board. ‘Board’ means (2) music means an individual who ‘Boardcertified therapist’ has completed the education and clinical training requirements established by the American Music Therapy Association, has passed the Certification Board for Music Therapists certification examination or transitioned into board certification, and remains actively certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. (3) means the Director of the Department of Labor, ‘Director’ Licensing and Regulation. (4) means a person licensed to practice music ‘Music therapist’ therapy pursuant to this chapter.
COMMITTEE REPORT January 28, 2016 S. 589 Introduced by Senators Lourie and Leatherman S. Printed 1/28/16--S. Read the first time March 24, 2015. THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY To whom was referred a Bill (S. 589) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Chapter 85 to Title 40 so as to enact the “Music Therapy Practice Act”; to regulate the practice, etc., respectfully REPORT: That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment: Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting: / SECTION 1. Title 40 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding: “CHAPTER 85 Music Therapists Section 4085110. Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Article 1, Chapter 1 of this title applies to music therapists; however, if there is a conflict between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1 of this title, the provisions of this chapter control. Section 4085120. As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘Board’ means the Music Therapy Board. (2) ‘Boardcertified music therapist’ means an individual who has completed the education and clinical training requirements established by the American Music Therapy Association, has passed the Certification Board for Music Therapists certification examination or transitioned into board certification, and remains actively certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. (3) ‘Director’ means the Director of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. (4) ‘Music therapist’ means a person licensed to practice music therapy pursuant to this chapter.