# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 19. Social Workers

### Subtitle 3. Licensing

#### Section 19-302.1

To obtain a certified social worker-clinical license, an out-of-state applicant shall:

(1) Meet the requirements of Sec. 19-302(a) of this subtitle;

(2) Be licensed or registered to practice social work in another state under a category of licensure that is equivalent to a certified social worker-clinical license;

(3) Have passed an examination in that state as a condition of licensure; and

(4) Have performed at least 1,000 hours of compensated social work practice per year for 5 years out of the 10 years preceding application to the Board.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)