Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
Chapter 590-11 - MUSIC THERAPY
Subject 590-11-1 - MUSIC THERAPY
Rule 590-11-1-.03 - Restoration of Licensure

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) Licensees with an expired license may submit an application for restoration of licensure within one (1) year following the expiration date of the license.

(2) Licensees on inactive status may restore a license within two (2) years of placing the license on inactive status.

(3) Applicants for restoration of licensure as a music therapist must submit the following:

(a) a completed application, on the appropriate form, accompanied by the required fee or fees;

(b) completed information and forms needed to submit the results of a fingerprint record check as required by O.C.G.A. § 43-25A-5(6);

(c) evidence of current certification by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor organization;

(d) evidence of continuing education;

(e) Secure and verifiable documentation of United States citizenship or lawful presence in the United States as required by Georgia law; and

(f) any additional information requested by the Secretary of State to establish eligibility.

(4) Applicants who are restoring a license that has been lapsed must submit evidence of completion of forty (40) hours of continuing education.

(5) Applicants who are restoring a license that has been inactive for one (1) year or less must submit evidence of completion of twenty (20) hours of continuing education. Applicants who are restoring a license that has been inactive for more than one (1) year but not more than two (2) years must submit evidence of completion of forty (40) hours of continuing education.

(6) An application for restoration of a license is active for one (1) year.

(7) A person who has a license that has been expired for more than a year or who has a license on inactive status for more than two years must apply as a new applicant and meet all existing requirements for licensure.

O.C.G.A. §§ 50-13-3, 43-25A-6.

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