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NC Gen Stat § 90B-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90B - Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act|§ 90B-4 - Prohibitions.

 90B-4. Prohibitions.(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, it is unlawful for any person who is not certified as a social worker, master social worker, or social work manager under this Chapter to represent himself or herself to be certified under this Chapter or hold himself or herself out to the public by any title or description denoting that he or she is certified under this Chapter. A person who resides and practices social work in this State while credentialed in another state or jurisdiction shall clearly amend reference to his or her credential identifying the state or jurisdiction in which the credential is held.(b) After January 1, 1992, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, it is unlawful to engage in or offer to engage in the practice of clinical social work without first being licensed under this Chapter as a clinical social worker. A person who, pursuant to G.S. 90B-8(b), resides and practices clinical social work in this State for a period of not more than five days in any calendar year while credentialed in another state or jurisdiction, shall clearly amend reference to his or her credential identifying the state or jurisdiction in which the credential is held.(c) Nothing herein shall prohibit school social workers who are certified by the State Board of Education from practicing school social work under the title "Certified School Social Worker." Except as provided for licensed clinical social workers, nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting social workers who are not certified by the Board from practicing social work. Except as provided herein for licensed clinical social workers, no agency, institution, board, commission, bureau, department, division, council, member of the Council of State, or officer of the legislative, executive or judicial branches of State government or counties, cities, towns, villages, other municipal corporations, political subdivisions of the State, public authorities, private corporations created by act of the General Assembly or any firm or corporation receiving State funds shall require the obtaining or holding of any certificate issued under this Chapter or the taking of an examination held pursuant to this Chapter as a requirement for obtaining or continuing in employment.(d) Nothing herein shall authorize the practice of medicine as defined in Article 1 of this Chapter or the practice of psychology as defined in Article 18A of this Chapter.  (1983, c. 495, s. 1; 1991, c. 732, s. 2; 1999-313, s. 1; 2019-240, s. 10(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 90B-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90B - Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act|§ 90B-5 - Board appointments; terms; composition.

 90B-5. Board appointments; terms; composition.(a) For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Chapter, there is hereby created the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board which shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor as follows:(1) At least one member of the Board shall be a certified social worker, a certified master social worker, or a certified social work manager, four members shall be licensed clinical social workers, and two members shall be appointed from the public at large. Composition of the Board as to the race and sex of its members shall reflect the composition of the population of the State of North Carolina.(2) At all times the Board shall include at least one member primarily engaged in social work education, at least one member primarily engaged in social work in the public sector, and at least one member primarily engaged in social work in the private sector.(3) All members of the Board shall be residents of the State of North Carolina, and with the exception of the public members, shall be certified or licensed by the Board under the provisions of this Chapter. Professional members of the Board must be actively engaged in the practice of social work or in the education and training of students in social work, and have been for at least three years prior to their appointment to the Board. Such activity during the two years preceding the appointment shall have occurred primarily in this State.(b) The Governor may only remove a member of the Board for neglect of duty, malfeasance, or conviction of a felony or other crime of moral turpitude.(c) The term of office of each member of the Board shall be three years. No member shall serve more than two consecutive three-year terms. Each term of service on the Board shall expire on the 30th day of June of the year in which the term expires. As the term of a member expires, the Governor shall make the appointment for a full term, or, if a vacancy occurs for any other reason, for the remainder of the unexpired term.(d) Members of the Board shall receive compensation for their services and reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of duties required by this Chapter, at the rates prescribed in G.S. 93B-5.(e) The Board may employ, subject to the provisions of Chapter 126 of the General Statutes, the necessary personnel for the performance of its functions, and fix their compensation within the limits of funds available to the Board.  (1983, c. 495, s. 1; 1991, c. 732, s. 3; 1999-313, s. 1; 2019-240, s. 10(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 90B-6.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90B - Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act|§ 90B-6.1 - Board general provisions.

 90B-6.1. Board general provisions.The Board shall be subject to the administrative provisions of Chapter 93B of the General Statutes. (1983, c. 495, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90B-6.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90B - Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act|§ 90B-6.2 - Fees.

 90B-6.2. Fees.(a) The Board shall establish fees not exceeding the following amounts:(1)  All initial applications  $200.00  (2)  Examination  Cost plus an    amount not to    exceed $40.00  (3)  Repeated examination or any    additional examination  Cost plus an    amount not to    exceed $40.00  (4)  Renewal applications  200.00  (5)  Late fees for renewal  50.00  (6)  Reinstatement   200.00  (7)  Duplicate license  25.00   (8)  Temporary certificate or license  25.00.  (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a)(4) of this section, the Board may establish a graduated fee schedule for renewals that is based upon the applicant's level of certification or licensure. The Board may establish fees for the actual cost of duplication services, materials, and returned bank items. All fees derived from services provided by the Board under the provisions of this Chapter shall be nonrefundable. The Board shall maintain accounts of all receipts to the Board. (1999-313, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90B-8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90B - Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act|§ 90B-8 - Persons from other jurisdictions.

 90B-8. Persons from other jurisdictions.(a) The Board may grant a reciprocal certificate or license without examination or by special examination to any person who, at the time of application, is certified, registered or licensed in good standing as a social worker by a similar board of another country, state, or territory whose certification, registration or licensing standards are substantially equivalent to those required by this Chapter. The applicant shall have passed an examination in the country, state, or territory in which he or she is certified, registered, or licensed that is equivalent to the examination required for the level of certification or licensure sought in this State.(b) The Board may issue a temporary license to a nonresident clinical social worker who is either certified, registered, or licensed in another jurisdiction whose standards, in the opinion of the Board, at the time of the person's certification, registration, or licensure were substantially equivalent to or higher than the requirements of this Chapter. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as prohibiting a nonresident clinical social worker certified, registered, or licensed in another state from rendering professional clinical social work services in this State for a period of not more than five days in any calendar year. All persons granted a temporary clinical social worker license shall comply with the supervision requirements established by the Board and shall fulfill all requirements for licensure prior to the expiration of the temporary license.(c) The Board shall issue a temporary license to a military or military spouse applicant who meets the requirements of G.S. 93B-15.1. Prior to the expiration of the temporary license, the applicant shall fulfill all requirements for licensure, in accordance with G.S. 93B-15.1 or the requirements of this Chapter.  (1983, c. 495, s. 1; 1999-313, s. 1; 2019-240, s. 10(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 90B-9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90B - Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act|§ 90B-9 - Renewal of certificates and licenses.

 90B-9. Renewal of certificates and licenses.(a) All certificates and licenses, excluding temporary licenses, shall be effective upon date of issuance by the Board, and shall be renewed on or before the expiration date of the certificate or license.(b) All certificates and licenses issued hereunder shall be renewed at the times and in the manner provided by this section. At least 45 days prior to expiration of each certificate or license, the Board shall mail a notice of renewal to the certificate holder or licensee. Prior to the expiration date, the applicant shall submit to the Board the properly completed application for renewal, the renewal fee pursuant to G.S. 90B-6.2(a)(4), and evidence of completion of the continuing education requirements established by the Board pursuant to G.S. 90B-6(g), upon receipt of which the Board shall renew the certificate or license. If the application for renewal of a certificate or license is not received by the Board office on or before the close of business on the day prior to the expiration date of the license, an additional fee shall be charged for late renewal as provided in G.S. 90B-6.2(a)(5).(c) A certificate or license issued under this Chapter shall be automatically suspended for failure to renew for a period of more than 60 days after the renewal date. The Board may reinstate a certificate or license suspended under this subsection upon verification of compliance with current requirements and payment of a reinstatement fee as provided in G.S. 90B-6.2(a)(6) and may require that the applicant file a new application, furnish new supervisory reports or references or otherwise update his or her credentials, or submit to examination for reinstatement. The Board shall have exclusive jurisdiction to investigate alleged violations of this Chapter by any person whose certificate or license has been suspended under this subsection and, upon proof of any violation of this Chapter, the Board may take disciplinary action as provided in G.S. 90B-11.(d) Recodified as G.S. 90B-9.1 by Session Laws 2019-240, s. 10(a), effective January 1, 2021.  (1983, c. 495, s. 1; 1999-313, s. 1; 2006-226, s. 19; 2019-240, s. 10(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 90B-9.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90B - Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act|§ 90B-9.1 - Nonpracticing status.

 90B-9.1. Nonpracticing status.(a) Any person certified or licensed and desiring to retire temporarily from the practice of social work shall send written notice thereof to the Board. Upon receipt of the notice, his or her certificate or license shall be placed on nonpracticing status. During a period of nonpracticing status, the certificate or license holder is not subject to payment of renewal fees and is not subject to continuing education requirements corresponding to his or her credential. Social workers whose certificate or license has been placed on nonpracticing status shall not refer to themselves as certified or licensed by the Board and shall not engage in social work practice that requires an active certificate or license under this Chapter.(b) In order to reactivate a certificate or license that has been placed on nonpracticing status, a person shall apply to the Board by making a written request for reactivation. Upon payment of the renewal fee as provided in G.S. 90B-6.2, and upon receipt of documentation to the satisfaction of the Board that continuing education requirements for the certification or licensure are complete, the Board shall reactivate the certificate or license of an applicant who is otherwise qualified under this Chapter.  (2019-240, s. 10(a); 2021-88, s. 8.)
NC Gen Stat § 90B-10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90B - Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act|§ 90B-10 - Exemption from certain requirements.

 90B-10. Exemption from certain requirements.(a) Applicants who were engaged in the practice of social work before January 1, 1984, shall be exempt from the academic qualifications required by this act for certified social workers and certified social work managers and shall be certified upon passing the Board examination and meeting the experience requirements, if any, for certification of persons in that classification.(b) The following may engage in clinical social work practice without meeting the requirements of G.S. 90B-7(d):(1) Repealed by Session Laws 2007-379, s. 4, effective August 19, 2007.(2) A student completing a clinical requirement for graduation while pursuing a course of study in social work in an institution accredited by or in candidacy status with the Council on Social Work Education.(3) Repealed by Session Laws 2007-379, s. 4, effective August 19, 2007.(c) Notwithstanding G.S. 90B-4 and G.S. 90B-16, any individual who is employed by an agency of a local or State governmental entity, and who is in a position holding the title of "Social Worker" or any variation of the name, and whose position title is derived from the Office of State Human Resources Classification Specifications may use the title "Social Worker" or any variation of the title. This includes persons in such positions in counties whose classification and compensation systems have been certified as substantially equivalent by the State Human Resources Commission and persons serving in such positions in Human Services agencies created by counties pursuant to G.S. 153A-77.  (1983, c. 495, s. 1; 1991, c. 732, s. 5; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 745, s. 38.1; 1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 18, s. 24.11; 1997-443, s. 11.31; 2007-379, s. 4; 2009-88, s. 2; 2013-382, s. 9.1(c); 2019-240, s. 10(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 90B-12 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90B - Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act|§ 90B-12 - Violation a misdemeanor.

 90B-12. Violation a misdemeanor.Any person violating any provision of this Chapter is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1983, c. 495, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 654; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 90B-13 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90B - Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act|§ 90B-13 - Injunction.

 90B-13. Injunction.As an additional remedy, the Board may proceed in a superior court to enjoin and restrain any person from violating the prohibitions of this Chapter. The Board shall not be required to post bond in connection with such proceeding. (1983, c. 495, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90B-14 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90B - Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act|§ 90B-14 - Third-party reimbursements.

 90B-14. Third-party reimbursements.Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to authorize or require direct third-party reimbursement to persons certified under this Chapter. (1991, c. 732, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 90B-15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90B - Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act|§ 90B-15 - License or certificate to be displayed.

 90B-15. License or certificate to be displayed.A person licensed or certified under this Chapter shall conspicuously display the license or certificate issued by the Board at the licensee's or certificate holder's primary place of practice. (2007-379, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 90B-16 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90B - Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act|§ 90B-16 - Title protection.

 90B-16. Title protection.(a) Except as provided in G.S. 90B-10, an individual who (i) is not certified, licensed, or associate licensed by this Chapter as a social worker, (ii) does not hold a bachelor's or master's degree in social work from a college or university having a social work program accredited or admitted to candidacy for accreditation by the Council of Social Work Education, or (iii) has not received a doctorate in social work shall not use the title "Social Worker" or any variation of the title.(b) The Board is authorized to enforce title protection pursuant to this section in accordance with G.S. 90B-13.(c) The Board shall adopt rules to implement this section.  (2009-88, s. 3; 2012-72, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 90C-20 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90C - North Carolina Recreational Therapy Licensure Act|§ 90C-20 - Short title.

 90C-20. Short title.This Chapter shall be known as the "North Carolina Recreational Therapy Licensure Act". (2005-378, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 90C-21 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90C - North Carolina Recreational Therapy Licensure Act|§ 90C-21 - Purpose.

 90C-21. Purpose.It is the purpose and intent of the Recreational Therapy Licensure Act to safeguard the health and safety of the public and to protect the public from harm by unqualified persons by establishing a minimum level of education, experience, and competence to assure the highest degree of professional care and conduct on the part of licensed recreational therapists and licensed recreational therapy assistants. (2005-378, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 90C-24 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90C - North Carolina Recreational Therapy Licensure Act|§ 90C-24 - Powers of the Board.

 90C-24. Powers of the Board.(a) The Board shall have the following general powers and duties:(1) To administer this Chapter.(2) To issue interpretations of this Chapter.(3) To adopt, amend, or repeal rules and regulations in the manner prescribed by Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.(4) To establish qualifications of, employ, and set the compensation of the Executive Director who shall not be a member of the Board.(5) To employ and fix the compensation of the personnel that the Board determines are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter and to incur other expenses necessary to effectuate this Chapter.(6) To determine the qualifications of persons who are licensed pursuant to this Chapter.(7) To issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses and carry out any of the other actions authorized by this Chapter.(8) To conduct investigations for the purpose of determining whether violations of this Chapter are grounds for revoking, denying, suspending, or refusing to renew the licenses of persons licensed pursuant to this Chapter.(9) To maintain a record of all proceedings and make available to persons who hold a license and other concerned parties an annual report of all Board action.(10) To set fees for licensure, license renewal, and other services deemed necessary to carry out the purpose of this Chapter.(11) To adopt a seal containing the name of the Board to be used on licenses and official reports it issues.(12) To issue annually a list stating the names of persons currently licensed under the privilege of this Chapter.(13) To establish or approve, as defined by rule, reasonable competency requirements for licensure, including the power to adopt or use examination materials, study or training courses, and standards of recognized accrediting and credentialing agencies and professional associations and the power to establish or approve, as defined by rule, reasonable standards for renewal of licensure, including requirements for continuing recreational therapy or therapeutic recreation education.(b) The powers and duties enumerated above are granted for the purpose of enabling the Board to protect the public from misrepresentation of licensure status as provided in this Chapter and shall be liberally construed to accomplish this objective. (2005-378, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 90C-25 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90C - North Carolina Recreational Therapy Licensure Act|§ 90C-25 - Executive Director.

 90C-25. Executive Director.The Executive Director shall deposit all fees payable to the Board in financial institutions designated by the Board as official depositories. The funds shall be deposited in the name of the Board and shall be used to pay all expenses incurred by the Board in carrying out the purposes of this Chapter. The State Auditor shall audit the Board annually. (2005-378, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 90C-26 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90C - North Carolina Recreational Therapy Licensure Act|§ 90C-26 - The Board may accept contributions, etc.

 90C-26. The Board may accept contributions, etc.The Board may accept grants, contributions, devises, and gifts that shall be kept in a separate fund and shall be used by it to publicize the licensure program and its protective benefits to the public.  (2005-378, s. 2; 2011-284, s. 67.)
NC Gen Stat § 90C-27 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90C - North Carolina Recreational Therapy Licensure Act|§ 90C-27 - Requirements for licensure.

 90C-27. Requirements for licensure.(a) The Board shall license any person as a "Licensed Recreational Therapist" who meets the following education, credential, and experience requirements:(1) Passage of an appropriate examination as a therapeutic recreation specialist or a recreational therapist by the North Carolina Recreational Therapy Licensure Board or current certification as a "Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist" by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.(2) A minimum level of education or experience, as defined by rules of the Board, inclusive of practice competency standards or guidelines promulgated by professional associations and credentialing and accrediting organizations.(3) For purposes of this subsection, an academic major or specialization shall be defined by rules of the Board and shall be inclusive of information gathered through surveys of educational institutions in the State having a bachelors or masters degree with a specialization in recreational therapy or therapeutic recreation.(b) The Board shall license any person as a "Licensed Recreational Therapy Assistant" who meets the following education and experience requirements:(1) A minimum level of education or experience, as defined by rules of the Board, inclusive of practice competency standards or guidelines promulgated by professional associations and credentialing and accrediting organizations as deemed appropriate by the Board.(2) For purposes of this section, an academic major or specialization shall be defined by rules of the Board and shall be inclusive of information gathered through surveys of educational institutions in the State having associate degree curricula in recreational therapy or therapeutic recreation. (2005-378, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 90C-28 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90C - North Carolina Recreational Therapy Licensure Act|§ 90C-28 - Licensure fees.

 90C-28. Licensure fees.Applications for licensure shall be made on forms prescribed and furnished by the Board. The Board may establish fees for the actual cost of duplication services, materials, and returned bank items. All fees derived from services provided by the Board under the provisions of this Chapter shall be nonrefundable. The Board shall establish the amount of fees as defined by rule not to exceed the following amounts:(1)  Initial application for licensure fee  $200.00  (2)  Licensure renewal fee  $200.00  (3)  Record maintenance fee  $100.00  (4)  Inactive fee  $  50.00.  (2005-378, s. 2.)