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NC H434
Bill
Status
3/29/2021
Primary Sponsor
Harry Warren
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Establishes separate advisory committees for reflexology and music therapy to screen applicants, conduct investigations, and recommend disciplinary actions to the Commission.
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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