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NC H434

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/29/2021

Primary Sponsor

Harry Warren

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the North Carolina Healing Arts Commission with 7 members (3 public members and 2 members each from reflexology and music therapy professions) to regulate healing arts practices, with initial appointments by January 1, 2022.

  • Creates certification requirements for reflexologists requiring national certification from the American Reflexology Certification Board, good moral character, age 18+, and a $100 certification fee renewable every 5 years.

  • Creates certification requirements for music therapists requiring bachelor's degree in music therapy from AMTA-accredited program, MT-BC certification, minimum 1,200 hours of clinical training, good moral character, age 18+, and a $100 certification fee renewable every 5 years.

  • Establishes separate advisory committees for reflexology and music therapy to screen applicants, conduct investigations, and recommend disciplinary actions to the Commission.

  • Prohibits noncertified individuals from providing reflexology or music therapy services for compensation; violators face civil penalties up to $200 for individuals and $500 for businesses, plus potential Class 1 misdemeanor charges for third and subsequent violations.

Legislative Description

North Carolina Healing Arts Commission

Health Services

Last Action

Re-ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

6/29/2021

Committee Referrals

Health6/29/2021
Regulatory Reform5/6/2021
Health3/30/2021

Full Bill Text

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