(1) A person holding an expired music therapist license may not practice until the license is returned to active status.

(2) If the music therapist license has expired for less than five years, they shall meet the requirements of WAC 246-12-040.

(3) If the music therapist license has been expired for five years or more, and they have a current MT-BC certification or currently practice as a licensed music therapist in another state that has substantially equivalent requirements, the applicant shall meet the requirements of WAC 246-12-040 and:

(a) Provide verification of a current MT-BC certification issued by the CBMT; or

(b) Provide verification of a current unrestricted active music therapist license in another state or U.S. jurisdiction which is substantially equivalent to the qualifications for the credential in the state of Washington.

(4) If a music therapist license has been expired for five years or more and the person does not meet the requirements of subsection (3) of this section, the applicant shall comply with WAC 246-12-040 and demonstrate competence by successfully passing an examination as identified in WAC 246-837-030 within six months prior to reapplying for the license.