Social Workers

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Section
40-63-5

Application of chapter; conflict of laws.

Section
40-63-10

State Board of Social Work Examiners; membership; oath; expense reimbursements.

Section
40-63-20

Definitions.

Section
40-63-30

License as prerequisite to practice or offer to practice; providing social work services through telephone or electronic means.

Section
40-63-40

General public board members; nominations; appointments.

Section
40-63-50

Powers and duties of board.

Section
40-63-60

Adoption of rules governing board proceedings.

Section
40-63-70

Board promulgation of regulations.

Section
40-63-80

Power to subpoena witnesses, take evidence, and require production of documents.

Section
40-63-90

Investigation and hearing for violation or unfitness to practice; notice; rights to license; privileged communications.

Section
40-63-100

Equitable relief; cease and desist order; temporary restraining order.

Section
40-63-110

Grounds for disciplinary action; misconduct; mental incompetence.

Section
40-63-120

Revocation or suspension of license; fines.

Section
40-63-130

Licensure denial; grounds.

Section
40-63-140

Prior criminal record.

Section
40-63-150

Voluntary surrender of license.

Section
40-63-160

Appeal.

Section
40-63-170

Costs of investigation and prosecution.

Section
40-63-180

Costs and fines; collection and enforcement.

Section
40-63-190

Disclosure of client information.

Section
40-63-200

Unauthorized practice; penalty.

Section
40-63-210

Civil penalties; injunctive relief.

Section
40-63-220

Licensure requirements; Baccalaureate Social Worker.

Section
40-63-230

Licensure requirements; Masters Social Worker.

Section
40-63-240

Licensure requirements; Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice.

Section
40-63-250

Issuance of license; display; indication of title on documents; renewal; lapse.

Section
40-63-260

Applicants licensed in another jurisdiction; licensure; equivalent designations recognized.

Section
40-63-270

Patient notification; professional disclosure and statement of rights; prescribing or dispensing medications.

Section
40-63-280

Promulgation of regulations; standards of conduct; practice of impaired licensees.

Section
40-63-290

Persons exempt from licensure requirement.

Section
40-63-300

Severability.