# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 19. Social Workers

### Subtitle 4. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 19-402

Unless authorized to practice social work under this title, a person may not:

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

(2) 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".

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