§ 545. Separability clause
If any section of this chapter or any part thereof shall be judged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of any other section or part thereof.
§ 535. Representation to the public
(a) After one year from the effective date of this chapter, no person may represent himself as a social worker by using the titles “certified social worker”, “social worker”, “social work associate”, “certified independent social worker”, or any other title that includes such words or by adding the letters “CSW”, “SW”, “SWA” or “CISW” to […]
§ 536. Exemption from requirements
For one year after the effective date of this chapter an applicant shall be exempted from any academic qualifications required herein if he satisfies the Board that he is and has been actually engaged, for at least two years prior to the effective date of this chapter, in the practice for which the academic qualifications […]
§ 537. Bribery, fraud, misrepresentation and false statements
The following shall be misdemeanors punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000: (a) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license, certificate, or renewal thereof by bribery or fraudulent representation. (b) Knowingly making a false statement in connection with any application under this chapter. (c) Knowingly making a false statement […]
§ 538. Board of Social Work Licensure
(a) There is established the Virgin Islands Board of Social Work Licensure within the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs. The Board shall consist of five members, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Legislature. Not less than two members shall be licensed certified social workers or licensed certified independent social […]
§ 539. Duties of the Board
In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in the chapter, the Board shall: (a) Annually publish a list of the names and addresses of all persons who are: (1) Licensed certified social workers under this chapter; (2) Licensed social workers under this chapter; (3) Licensed social work associates under this chapter; (4) Licensed to […]
§ 540. Grounds for disciplinary proceedings
The Board may refuse to renew, may suspend, or revoke any license issued under this chapter on proof after a hearing that the person: (a) is guilty of conduct defined as a misdemeanor in this chapter; or (b) has been convicted of a misdemeanor under this chapter; or (c) has been convicted in this territory […]
§ 541. Disciplinary proceedings
(a) Hearings are to be conducted by the Board. The decision will be determined by majority vote. (b) Reasonable notice (a minimum of twenty days) of charges shall be given and shall be served personally or by registered mail. (c) The accused shall have the right to counsel. (d) The accused shall have the right […]
§ 542. Renewal of licenses
(a) All licenses shall be effective when issued by the Board. (b) The license of certified social worker, social worker, social work associate and certified independent social worker shall expire on the last day of the month in the calendar year that is exactly two years from the calendar year and month in which the […]
§ 543. Fees
Fees shall be established and published by the Board. The Board shall file an annual report of its activities with the Governor of the Virgin Islands and such report shall include a statement of all receipts and disbursements.