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32 ME Rev Stat § 6231 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS|Subchapter 5: TELEHEALTH SERVICES|32 §6231. Definitions

 §6231. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).]1.  Asynchronous encounter.  "Asynchronous encounter" means an interaction between a client and a person licensed under this chapter through a system that has the ability to store digital information, including, but not limited to, still images, video files, audio files, text files and other relevant data, and to transmit such information without requiring the simultaneous presence of the client and the person licensed under this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).] 2.  Store and forward transfer.  "Store and forward transfer" means the transmission of a client's records through a secure electronic system to a person licensed under this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).] 3.  Synchronous encounter.  "Synchronous encounter" means a real-time interaction conducted with an interactive audio or video connection between a client and a person licensed under this chapter or between a person licensed under this chapter and another health care provider.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).] 4.  Telehealth services.  "Telehealth services" means health care services delivered through the use of information technology and includes synchronous encounters, asynchronous encounters, store and forward transfers and telemonitoring.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).] 5.  Telemonitoring.  "Telemonitoring" means the use of information technology to remotely monitor a client's health status via electronic means, allowing the person licensed under this chapter to track the client's health data over time. Telemonitoring may be synchronous or asynchronous.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 6232 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS|Subchapter 5: TELEHEALTH SERVICES|32 §6232. Telehealth services permitted

 §6232. Telehealth services permitted A person licensed under this chapter may provide telehealth services as long as the licensee acts within the scope of practice of the licensee's license, in accordance with any requirements and restrictions imposed by this subchapter and in accordance with standards of practice.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 6233 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS|Subchapter 5: TELEHEALTH SERVICES|32 §6233. Confidentiality

 §6233. Confidentiality When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 6234 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS|Subchapter 5: TELEHEALTH SERVICES|32 §6234. Professional responsibility

 §6234. Professional responsibility All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 6235 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS|Subchapter 5: TELEHEALTH SERVICES|32 §6235. Rulemaking

 §6235. Rulemaking The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by persons licensed under this chapter. These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §13 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7001 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §7001. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §7001. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 805, §§4,5 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 736, §1 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7002 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §7002. Unlicensed practice (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 7/01/22)

 §7002. Unlicensed practice (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 7/01/22)Notwithstanding Title 17‑A, section 4‑A, any person who makes a representation to the public or uses the title of social worker, unless licensed by the board, as a licensed clinical social worker, licensed master social worker, certified social worker or a licensed social worker is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C. Any person performing the functions of a social worker as a part of a profession or occupation or in a voluntary capacity is not subject to this section.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §222 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 805, §6 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 736, §3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §2 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7002 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §7002. Unlicensed practice (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 7/01/22)

 §7002. Unlicensed practice (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 7/01/22)Notwithstanding Title 17‑A, section 4‑A, any person who makes a representation to the public or uses the title of social worker, unless licensed by the board, as a licensed clinical social worker, licensed master social worker, certified social worker or a licensed social worker is subject to the provisions of Title 10, section 8003‑C. Any person performing the functions of a social worker as a part of a profession or occupation or in a voluntary capacity is not subject to this section. A person who engages in the practice of a clinical social worker, master social worker or social worker without a license under this chapter has engaged in an unfair trade practice in violation of Title 5, chapter 10.   [PL 2021, c. 233, §2 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 233, §6 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §222 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 805, §6 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 736, §3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 233, §2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 233, §6 (AFF).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7003 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §7003. Exemptions (REPEALED)

 §7003. Exemptions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 554 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 172 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 263 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 805, §7 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 199 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 736, §4 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7004 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §7004. Services to minors for substance use

 §7004. Services to minors for substance use Any person licensed under this chapter who renders social work services to a minor for problems associated with substance use is under no obligation to obtain the consent of that minor's parent or guardian or to inform that parent or guardian of the treatment. Nothing in this section may be construed so as to prohibit the licensed person rendering this treatment from informing that parent or guardian. For purposes of this section, "substance use" means the use of drugs or alcohol solely for their stimulant, depressant or hallucinogenic effect upon the higher functions of the central nervous system and not as a therapeutic agent recommended by a practitioner in the course of medical treatment.   [PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §140 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 96, §6 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §3 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §140 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7005 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §7005. Communication between social workers and clients

 §7005. Communication between social workers and clients Except at the request of, or with the consent of, the client, no person licensed under this chapter may be required to testify in any civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding at law or in equity respecting any information which he may have acquired in providing social work services to the client in a professional and contractual capacity if that information was necessary to enable him to furnish professional social work services to the client. However, when the physical or mental condition of the client is an issue in that action, suit or proceeding or when a court in the exercise of sound discretion deems the disclosure necessary to the proper administration of justice, no information communicated to, or otherwise learned by, that licensed person in connection with the provision of social work services may be privileged and disclosure may be required.   [PL 1985, c. 736, §5 (AMD).]Nothing in this section may prohibit disclosure by a person licensed under this chapter of information concerning a client when that disclosure is required by law and nothing in this section may modify or affect the provisions of Title 22, sections 4011-A to 4015.   [PL 2001, c. 345, §9 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 733, §19 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 736, §5 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 345, §9 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7006 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §7006. Prohibition on providing conversion therapy to minors

 §7006. Prohibition on providing conversion therapy to minors An individual licensed under this chapter may not advertise, offer or administer conversion therapy to a minor.   [PL 2019, c. 165, §24 (NEW).]Revisor's Note: §7006. Duty to warn and protect as enacted by PL 2019, c. 317, §5 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 32, SECTION 7007 SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 165, §24 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7007 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §7007. Duty to warn and protect (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 7006)

 §7007. Duty to warn and protect (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 7006)1.  Duty.  A licensee under this chapter has a duty to warn of or to take reasonable precautions to provide protection from a client's violent behavior if the licensee has a reasonable belief based on communications with the client that the client is likely to engage in physical violence that poses a serious risk of harm to self or others. The duty imposed under this subsection may not be interpreted to require the licensee to take any action that in the reasonable professional judgment of the licensee would endanger the licensee or increase the threat of danger to a potential victim.   [PL 2019, c. 317, §5 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §46 (RAL).] 2.  Discharge of duty.  A licensee subject to a duty to warn or provide protection under subsection 1 may discharge that duty if the licensee makes reasonable efforts to communicate the threat to a potential victim, notifies a law enforcement agency or seeks involuntary hospitalization of the client under Title 34‑B, chapter 3, subchapter 4, article 3.   [PL 2019, c. 317, §5 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §46 (RAL).] 3.  Immunity.  No monetary liability and no cause of action may arise concerning client privacy or confidentiality against a person licensed under this chapter for information disclosed to 3rd parties in an effort to discharge a duty under subsection 2.   [PL 2019, c. 317, §5 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §46 (RAL).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 317, §5 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §46 (RAL).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7008 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §7008. Services to minors with consent of a parent or guardian

 §7008. Services to minors with consent of a parent or guardian A person licensed under this chapter who renders services under this chapter to a minor with the consent of one of the minor's parents or the minor's guardian is under no obligation to obtain the consent of any other parent or guardian of the minor. Nothing in this section may be construed so as to prohibit the licensed person rendering the services from informing another parent or guardian of the services.   [PL 2021, c. 302, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 302, §2 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7026 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE|32 §7026. State Board of Social Worker Licensure

 §7026. State Board of Social Worker Licensure The State Board of Social Worker Licensure, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 38, within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, shall administer this chapter. The board consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor. Five members of the board must be licensed clinical social workers or licensed master social workers and there must be 2 public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004-A. In addition, board members must meet the qualifications required under section 7027.   [PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. B, §12 (AMD).]Appointments are for 3-year terms. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §223 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 553, §43 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §252 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 736, §6 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §B12 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B150 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A258 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 235, §4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 621, §10 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. B, §12 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7027 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE|32 §7027. Qualifications

 §7027. Qualifications Members of the board shall be residents of this State, and shall be trustworthy and competent to fulfill the responsibilities imposed by this chapter. Each board member other than the public members shall have been engaged in the active practice of social work as a certified social worker - independent practice or licensed clinical, licensed master or licensed social worker for not less than 5 years prior to appointment.   [PL 1985, c. 736, §7 (AMD).]The Governor may remove any member for cause.   [PL 1983, c. 413, §223 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §223 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 736, §7 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7028 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE|32 §7028. Compensation and expenses (REPEALED)

 §7028. Compensation and expenses (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §253 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 113, §1 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 397, §83 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7029 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE|32 §7029. Meetings; chair

 §7029. Meetings; chair The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members.   [PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §17 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §224 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 736, §8 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §B13 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §5 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 246, Pt. B, §17 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7030 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE|32 §7030. Powers

 §7030. Powers The board has the following duties and powers, in addition to those otherwise set forth in this chapter.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §6 (AMD).]1.  Licenses.  The board shall evaluate the qualifications and approve the examination to be taken by applicants for licensure under this chapter.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §6 (AMD).] 1-A.  Enforcement.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §6 (RP).] 2.  Rules.  The board may, in accordance with procedures established by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2, adopt such rules as may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the administration of this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §6 (AMD).] 3.  Hearings.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §6 (RP).] 4.  Contracts.   [PL 1995, c. 397, §84 (RP).] 5.  Continuing educational requirements.  The board may establish continuing educational requirements as the board considers necessary. In developing these requirements, the board shall consider training requirements for social workers who are required to conduct investigations or assessments that may lead to the filing of civil or criminal actions.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §6 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §225 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 735, §§67,68 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 268, §2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §84 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §6 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7031 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE|32 §7031. Volunteer Social Workers Project

 §7031. Volunteer Social Workers Project The board shall contract with a statewide agency or entity that represents social workers to establish and administer the Volunteer Social Workers Project. The project, pursuant to the contract and in accordance with procedures and protocols developed by the project and approved by the board, shall match persons referred by social service agencies and providers with social workers who have agreed to provide their services on a pro bono basis. In addition, the project shall develop opportunities for social workers to participate on a pro bono basis in community organization activities. The funding of the project is the responsibility of the board and must be derived from the board's revenues. The project may also accept gifts, grants or other income from outside sources to supplement this funding.   [PL 1993, c. 584, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 584, §1 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7032 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 2: STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE|32 §7032. Addresses confidential

 §7032. Addresses confidential The address and telephone number of an applicant for licensure or a person licensed under this chapter that are in the possession of the board are confidential. Nothing in this section prohibits the board and its staff from using and disclosing the address and telephone number of an applicant or licensee as necessary to perform the duties and functions of the board.   [PL 2015, c. 476, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 476, §1 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7051 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION|32 §7051. License required

 §7051. License required In order to safeguard the life, health and welfare of the people of this State, any person practicing or offering to practice as a certified social worker - independent practice or licensed clinical, licensed master or licensed social worker shall be required to submit evidence that he is qualified to so practice and shall be licensed as provided in this subchapter.   [PL 1985, c. 736, §9 (AMD).]The board may grant a conditional license to any person eligible to take the examination for licensure while waiting to sit for the examination or to any person who is waiting to retake the examination according to rules issued by the board.   [PL 1985, c. 736, §9 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 805, §8 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 736, §9 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7052 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION|32 §7052. Independent practice of social work; license required (REPEALED)

 §7052. Independent practice of social work; license required (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 805, §9 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 736, §10 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7054 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION|32 §7054. Registration without examination (REPEALED)

 §7054. Registration without examination (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 805, §11 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 736, §13 (RP).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7054-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION|32 §7054-A. Licensure without examination

 §7054-A. Licensure without examination A person holding a certificate of registration or license under the laws of another state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or of any foreign country that is the equivalent of a license as a licensed clinical, licensed master or licensed social worker under this chapter who meets the requirements of this chapter, based upon verified evidence may, upon application, be licensed without further examination.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §9 (AMD).]Any person registered by the board prior to the effective date of this section, under former section 7054, as a registered social worker or an associate social worker shall automatically be licensed as a "licensed social worker" without further examination.   [PL 1985, c. 736, §14 (NEW).]Any person certified by the board prior to the effective date of this section or under former section 7054 as a certified social worker and who engages in the independent practice of social work pursuant to former section 7052 must be licensed as a "certified social worker - independent practice" and may continue to practice social work as previously authorized. This person has the option to be licensed as a "licensed master social worker" without further examination if the person has a master's degree in social work or social welfare.   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §54 (AMD).]Any other person certified by the board prior to the effective date of this section or under former section 7054 as a certified social worker shall automatically be licensed as a "licensed master social worker" without further examination and any person licensed as a "licensed clinical social worker" prior to the effective date of this section, under former section 7054, shall remain licensed as a "licensed clinical social worker" without further examination.   [PL 1985, c. 736, §14 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 736, §14 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §B18 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 537 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 296, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §9 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. E, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §54 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 7054-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS|Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION|32 §7054-B. State employees (REPEALED)

 §7054-B. State employees (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 296, §§3,4,5 (NEW).