(a) After one year from the effective date of this chapter, no person may engage in the practice of social work unless he is licensed under this chapter as a certified social worker, social worker, certified independent social worker, or social work associate. No social work associate may practice except under the supervision of a certified social worker or social worker.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent licensed physicians, surgeons, psychologists, psychotherapists, attorneys, court employees, marriage counselors, family counselors, child counselors, or members of the clergy from doing work within the standards and ethics of their respective professions and callings, provided they do not hold themselves out to the public by title or description of service as being engaged in the practice of social work. Any profession licensed under the laws of the Virgin Islands shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter. Students enrolled in recognized programs of study leading to social work degrees may practice only under direct supervision of the certified social worker or a social worker licensed under this chapter.
(c) The practice of social work without a license shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500.