Section 20-307 – Issuance of Certificate
(a) The Board shall issue a certificate to any applicant who meets the requirements of this title. (b) The Board shall include on each certificate that the Board issues: (1) The full name of the certificate holder; and (2) A serial number. (c) The Board may issue a certificate to replace a lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificate if the certificate […]
Section 20-101 – Definitions
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Agency” means: (i) The Developmental Disabilities Administration in the Department; (ii) The Department; (iii) The Department of Human Services; (iv) The Department of Juvenile Services; and (v) The Behavioral Health Administration in the Department. (2) “Agency” includes the State Superintendent of Schools. (c) “Board” means the State Board for Certification of Residential […]
Section 20-201 – Established
There is a State Board for Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals in the Department.
Section 19-313 – Review
(a) Except as provided in this section for an action under § 19–311 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act. (b) Any person aggrieved by a final decision […]
Section 20-202 – Composition
(a) (1) The Board consists of 12 members. (2) Of the 12 Board members: (i) Six members shall be appointed as follows: 1. Two by the Secretary of Health, one each for the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Behavioral Health Administration; 2. One by the Secretary of Juvenile Services for the agency; 3. One by the Secretary of Human Services for the […]
Section 19-314 – Reinstatement of Licenses
If a license has been suspended or revoked under § 19–311 of this subtitle, the Board may reinstate that license only in accordance with: (1) The terms and conditions of the order of suspension or revocation; or (2) An order of reinstatement issued by the Board.
Section 20-203 – Officers
(a) From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chairman, vice chairman, and executive secretary. (b) The Board shall determine: (1) The manner of election of officers; (2) The term of office of each officer; and (3) The duties of each officer.
Section 19-315 – Social Worker Rehabilitation Committees
(a) In this section, “social worker rehabilitation process” means a process that may include the evaluation and provision of assistance or the provision of information and resources to a licensee in need of treatment and rehabilitation for: (1) Alcoholism; (2) Substance abuse or dependency; or (3) Other physical, emotional, or behavioral health conditions. (b) The social worker rehabilitation process of […]
Section 20-204 – Quorum; Meetings; Reimbursement; Staffing
(a) A majority of the full authorized membership of the Board is a quorum. (b) The Board shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that it determines. (c) Each member of the Board is entitled to reimbursement for expenses at a rate determined by the Board. (d) The Board may employ staff in accordance […]
Section 19-316 – Injunctive Relief
(a) An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin: (1) The unauthorized practice of social work; or (2) Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 19-311 of this subtitle. (b) An action under this section may be brought by: (1) The Board, in its own name; (2) The Attorney General, […]