Qualifications of applicants; application; fee; fingerprints

1. The Division shall issue a license to practice music therapy to an applicant who: (a) Is at least 18 years of age; (b) Is of good moral character; and (c) Submits to the Division: (1) A completed application on a form provided by the Division; (2) Proof that the applicant has successfully completed an academic program approved by the American Music Therapy Association or its successor organization with a bachelor’s degree or higher degree in music therapy; (3) A fee in the amount of $200 or such other amount as prescribed by regulation by the Board; (4) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Division to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report; and (5) Proof that the applicant has passed the examination for board certification offered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or its successor organization or is certified as a music therapist by that Board or its successor organization. 2. Any increase in the fees imposed pursuant to this section must not exceed the amount necessary for the Division to carry out the provisions of this chapter.