Intent.
RCW 18.233.005
in effectThe legislature intends to: (1) Recognize that music therapy affects public health, safety, and welfare and that the practice of music therapy should be subject to regulation; (2) Assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of music therapists; (3) Guarantee the availability of music therapy services provided by a qualified professional to persons in need of those services; and (4) Protect the public from the practice of music therapy by unqualified individuals .
The legislature intends to:
(1) Recognize that music therapy affects public health, safety, and welfare and that the practice of music therapy should be subject to regulation;
(2) Assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of music therapists;
(3) Guarantee the availability of music therapy services provided by a qualified professional to persons in need of those services; and
(4) Protect the public from the practice of music therapy by unqualified individuals .
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.233&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026