N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34D-1.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:34D-1.1 - Purpose and scope

(a) The rules in this chapter implement the provisions of P.L. 2015, c. 199 (N.J.S.A. 45:8B-51 et seq.), the Art Therapist Licensing Act (Act).

(b) This chapter shall apply to all persons presently practicing, those seeking to practice, and those seeking licensure to engage in the practice of art therapy in the State of New Jersey.

(c) This chapter shall not apply to the activities and services of:

1. An individual exempt from the provisions of the Act pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:8B-59, including, but not limited to, physicians, psychologists, psychoanalysts, registered nurses, marriage and family therapists, social workers, occupational therapists, professional or rehabilitation counselors, clinical alcohol and drug counselors, or any other professional licensed by the State, when acting within the scope of his or her profession and doing work of a nature consistent with his or her training, provided he or she does not hold him- or herself out to the public as a licensed professional or associate art therapist or represent him- or herself by any professional title regulated by the Act or this chapter.

2. The activities of an art therapy nature on the part of persons employed by an accredited or State-approved college or university, or working in a recognized training program, provided that these activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study and that those persons are designated by a title such as "art therapy intern" or other title clearly indicating the training status appropriate to the level of training.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34D-1.1

Adopted by 51 N.J.R. 1674(a), effective 11/18/2019