Section 19-401 – Practicing Without License
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice social work in this State while representing oneself to be a social worker unless licensed by the Board. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to […]
Section 19-402 – Misrepresentation
Unless authorized to practice social work under this title, a person may not: (1) Represent to the public that the person is a licensed social worker; or (2) Use any title, abbreviation, sign, card, or other representation that the person is a licensed social worker, including the use of the words “social worker” or “social work” and […]
Section 19-403 – Using License of Another Individual; Impersonating Licensed Social Worker
A person may not intentionally: (1) Use or attempt to use the license of another person who is a licensed social worker; or (2) Impersonate another person who is a licensed social worker.
Section 19-404 – Giving False Information to Board
In an attempt to obtain a license, a person may not intentionally give false information to the Board.
Section 19-407 – Penalties
(a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or § 19–301 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both. (b) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or § 19–301 of this title is […]
Section 19-501 – Short Title
This title may be cited as the “Maryland Social Workers Practice Act”.
Section 19-502 – Termination of Title
Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, this title and all rules and regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2024.
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 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 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 […]