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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 10.42.08.01" title_num="10" subtitle_num="42" chapter_num="08" heading="Scope.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>This chapter establishes qualifications and standards for independent practice, supervision and the responsibilities of supervisors and supervisees in the practice of social work.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>This chapter applies to licensees who practice social work in this State, and individuals applying for licensure to practice social work in this State.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, this chapter does not apply to personnel or management practices associated with employment or contractual relationships.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit an:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Employer from requiring supervision of a licensed bachelor social worker (LBSW), licensed certified social worker (LCSW), licensed certified social worker-clinical (LCSW-C), or licensed master social worker (LMSW) who is approved to engage in independent practice; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>LBSW independent practitioner, LMSW independent practitioner, LCSW, or LCSW-C from providing supervision to licensed social work employees who are not pursuing advanced licensure or independent practitioner designation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>