2026 Minnesota Statutes

148H.02 DEFINITIONS.

Subdivision 1.Scope.

The following terms have the meanings given them and apply to this chapter.

Subd. 2.Advisory council.

"Advisory council" means the Music Therapy Advisory Council established in section 148H.03.

Subd. 3.Board-certified music therapist.

"Board-certified music therapist" means an individual who holds a current board certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists.

Subd. 4.Commissioner.

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of health or a designee.

Subd. 5.License or licensed.

"License" or "licensed" means the act or status of a person who meets the requirements of general licensure under section 148H.06, temporary licensure under section 148H.08, or licensure by reciprocity under section 148H.09.

Subd. 6.Licensed professional music therapist or LPMT.

"Licensed professional music therapist" or "LPMT" means an individual licensed to practice music therapy pursuant to this chapter.

Subd. 7.Music-based interventions.

(a) "Music-based interventions" means the use of music within a therapeutic relationship to accomplish individualized goals for persons of all ages and abilities.

(b) Music-based interventions include but are not limited to music improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, singing, music performance, learning through music, music combined with other arts, music-assisted relaxation, music-based patient education, electronic music intervention, and movement to music.

Subd. 8.Practice of music therapy.

(a) "Practice of music therapy" means the use of music-based interventions.

(b) The practice of music therapy includes but is not limited to developing individualized music therapy treatment plans specific to the needs and strengths of the client or clients treated individually or in groups in a manner appropriate for the specific client and setting.

(c) The practice of music therapy does not include the screening, diagnosis, or assessment of any physical, mental, or communication disorder.

Subd. 9.Temporary licensure.

"Temporary licensure" means the method of licensure described in section 148H.08, by which an individual who has completed an approved or accredited education program, but has not met the examination requirements, may practice music therapy on a temporary basis.

History:

2026 c 115 art 5 s 3