Title 19. Social Workers — Subtitle 4. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice social work in this State while representing oneself to be a social worker unless licensed by the Board.

Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice clinical social work in this State unless licensed by the Board as a certified social worker-clinical.

Represent to the public that the person is a licensed social worker; or

Use any title, abbreviation, sign, card, or other representation that the person is a licensed social worker, including the use of the words “social worker” or “social work” and the use of the abbreviations “LBSW”, “LMSW”, “LCSW”, or “LCSW–C”.

Use or attempt to use the license of another person who is a licensed social worker; or

Impersonate another person who is a licensed social worker.

A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or § 19–301 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.

A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or § 19–301 of this title is subject to a civil fine not exceeding $50,000 to be assessed by the Board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.

Each violation of this subtitle is a separate offense.