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 19-309 – Inactive Status and Reactivation
(a) (1) The Board shall place a licensee on inactive status for a maximum of 5 years, if the licensee submits to the Board: (i) A written application for inactive status in a form prescribed by the Board; and (ii) The inactive status fee set by the Board. (2) The Board shall provide a licensee who has complied with the […]
Section 19-203 – Officers
(a) (1) From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary–treasurer every 2 years. (2) The Board may elect other officers as necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the Board. (b) The Board shall determine: (1) The manner of election of the chair, vice chair, secretary–treasurer, and other officers; and (2) The duties of […]
Section 19-310 – Surrender of License
(a) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed social worker may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the social worker. (b) The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the social […]
Section 19-204 – Quorum; Meetings; Reimbursement; Staff; Executive Director
(a) A majority of the appointed members of the Board is a quorum to do business. (b) The Board shall meet at least once 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 a […]
Section 19-311 – Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations — Grounds
Subject to the hearing provisions of § 19–312 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a license to any applicant, fine a licensee, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee: (1) Obtained or attempted to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or […]
Section 19-205 – Miscellaneous Powers and Duties
In addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board has the following powers and duties: (1) To adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title; (2) To adopt a code of ethics; (3) To adopt an official seal; (4) To hold hearings and keep records and minutes necessary for […]