45:15BB-2. Declarations
The Legislature declares that the profession of social work profoundly affects the lives of the people of New Jersey. The Legislature further declares that this act is intended to protect the people of New Jersey by setting standards of qualification, education, training and experience for those persons seeking to practice and be certified or licensed as social workers and by promoting high standards of professional performance for those presently practicing as social workers and for those who will be certified or licensed to practice social work in this State.
L.1991,c.134,s.2.