# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 42 — Board of Social Work Examiners

### Chapter 01 — Regulations Governing Licensure

#### Regulation .01 Scope and Purpose.

*COMAR 10.42.01.01*

A. This chapter applies to individuals practicing social work in the State.

B. The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public by:

  (1) Providing minimum criteria for licensure under the law for those who seek to practice social work; and

  (2) Promoting and maintaining high standards of professional activity in social work.