Section 148E.001 — Citation.

148E.001 CITATION. This chapter may be cited as the “Minnesota Board of Social Work Practice Act.” History: 2007 c 123 s 63,138

Section 148E.010 — Definitions.

148E.010 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purpose of this chapter, the terms in this section have the meanings given. Subd. 2. Applicant. “Applicant” means a person who submits an application to the board for a new license, a license renewal, a change in license, an inactive license, reactivation of a license, or a voluntary […]

Section 148E.015 — Scope.

148E.015 SCOPE. This chapter applies to all applicants and licensees, all persons who use the title social worker, and all persons who engage in the practice of social work, as defined in section 148E.010, in this state, regardless of the practitioner’s or client’s location, unless there are specific applicable exemptions provided by law. History: 2007 […]

Section 148E.020 — Chapter 214.

148E.020 CHAPTER 214. Chapter 214 applies to the Board of Social Work unless superseded by this chapter. History: 2007 c 123 s 66,138

Section 148E.025 — Board Of Social Work.

148E.025 BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK. Subdivision 1. Creation. The Board of Social Work consists of 15 members appointed by the governor. The members are: (1) ten social workers licensed according to section 148E.055; and (2) five public members as defined in section 214.02. Subd. 2. Qualifications of board members. (a) All social worker members must […]

Section 148E.030 — Duties Of The Board.

148E.030 DUTIES OF THE BOARD. Subdivision 1. Duties. The board must perform the duties necessary to promote and protect the public health, safety, and welfare through the licensure and regulation of persons who practice social work in this state. These duties include, but are not limited to: (1) establishing the qualifications and procedures for individuals […]

Section 148E.035 — Variances.

148E.035 VARIANCES. If the effect of a requirement according to this chapter is unreasonable, impossible to execute, absurd, or would impose an extreme hardship on a licensee, the board may grant a variance if the variance is consistent with promoting and protecting the public health, safety, and welfare. A variance must not be granted for […]

Section 148E.040 — Immunity.

148E.040 IMMUNITY. Board members, board employees, and persons engaged on behalf of the board are immune from civil liability for any actions, transactions, or publications in the lawful execution of or relating to their duties under this chapter. History: 2007 c 123 s 70,138

Section 148E.050 — Licensing; Scope Of Practice.

148E.050 LICENSING; SCOPE OF PRACTICE. Subdivision 1. Requirements. The practice of social work must comply with the requirements of subdivision 2, 3, 4, or 5. Subd. 2. Licensed social worker. A licensed social worker may engage in social work practice except that a licensed social worker must not engage in clinical practice. Subd. 3. Licensed […]

Section 148E.055 — License Requirements.

148E.055 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. License required. In order to practice social work, as defined in section 148E.010, subdivisions 6 and 11, an individual must have a social work license under this section or section 148E.060, except when the individual is exempt from licensure according to section 148E.065. Subd. 2. Qualifications for licensure by examination […]

Section 148E.060 — Temporary Licenses.

148E.060 TEMPORARY LICENSES. Subdivision 1. Students or persons not currently licensed in another jurisdiction. (a) To be issued a temporary license to practice social work, an applicant who is a student as defined in section 148E.010 or a person not licensed or credentialed to practice social work in any jurisdiction must provide evidence satisfactory to […]

Section 148E.065 — Exemptions.

148E.065 EXEMPTIONS. Subdivision 1. Other professionals. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prevent members of other professions or occupations from performing functions for which they are qualified or licensed. This exception includes but is not limited to: licensed physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, licensed psychologists, psychological practitioners, probation officers, members of the […]

Section 148E.070 — License Renewals.

148E.070 LICENSE RENEWALS. Subdivision 1. License renewal term. (a) If a license is renewed, the license must be renewed for a two-year renewal term. The renewal term is the period from the effective date of an initial or renewed license to the expiration date of the license. (b) The effective date of a renewed license […]

Section 148E.0751 — Temporary Leave License Status.

148E.0751 TEMPORARY LEAVE LICENSE STATUS. Subdivision 1. Temporary leave. (a) At the time of license renewal, a licensee may apply for temporary leave license status by: (1) submitting a completed, signed application on a form that the board has provided. For electronic applications, a “signed application” means providing an attestation that the board has specified; […]

Section 148E.0752 — Emeritus Inactive License Status.

148E.0752 EMERITUS INACTIVE LICENSE STATUS. Subdivision 1. Emeritus inactive license. (a) At the time of license renewal, a licensee may apply for emeritus inactive license status by: (1) submitting a completed, signed application on a form that the board has provided. For electronic applications, a “signed application” means providing an attestation that board has specified; […]

Section 148E.0753 — Emeritus Active License Status.

148E.0753 EMERITUS ACTIVE LICENSE STATUS. Subdivision 1. Emeritus active license. (a) At the time of license renewal, a licensee may apply for emeritus active license status by: (1) submitting a completed, signed application on a form that the board has provided. For electronic applications, a “signed application” means providing an attestation that the board has […]

Section 148E.080 — Reactivations.

148E.080 REACTIVATIONS. Subdivision 1. MS 2018 [Repealed by amendment, 2020 c 79 art 3 s 40] Subd. 1a. Reactivation from temporary leave license status. To restore a license from temporary leave license status to active status, a licensee must do the following within the time period specified in section 148E.0751, subdivision 2: (1) submit a […]

Section 148E.085 — Voluntary Termination License Status.

148E.085 VOLUNTARY TERMINATION LICENSE STATUS. Subdivision 1. Voluntary termination. (a) A licensee may apply for voluntary termination of a license if the licensee: (1) submits a completed, signed application on a form that the board has provided. For electronic applications, a “signed application” means providing an attestation that the board has specified. An application that […]

Section 148E.090 — Name; Change Of Name Or Address.

148E.090 NAME; CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS. Subdivision 1. Name. A licensee must use the licensee’s legal name or a professional name. If the licensee uses a professional name, the licensee must inform the board in writing of both the licensee’s professional name and legal name and must comply with the requirements of this section. […]

Section 148E.095 — License Certificate.

148E.095 LICENSE CERTIFICATE. Subdivision 1. License wall certificate. (a) The board must issue a new license wall certificate when the board issues a new license. No fee in addition to the applicable license fee specified in section 148E.180 is required. (b) To request a duplicate license wall certificate, the licensee must: (1) submit a request […]