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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-310 - Surrender of License

    (a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed social worker may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the social worker.    (b)    The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the social worker under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the social worker’s license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-311.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-311.1 - Fines

    (a)    If after a hearing under § 19–312 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 19–311 of this subtitle to reprimand a licensee, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license, the Board may impose a fine on the licensee in an amount not exceeding $10,000:        (1)    Instead of reprimanding the licensee, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the social worker’s license; or        (2)    In addition to reprimanding the licensee, placing the licensee on probation, or suspending or revoking the social worker’s license.    (b)    The Board shall adopt regulations to set standards for the imposition of fines under this section.    (c)    The Board shall pay any fine collected under this section into the General Fund.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-312 - Hearings

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 19-311 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.    (b)    The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.    (c)    Over the signature of an officer or the executive director of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this title and any hearings or proceedings before it.    (d)    If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, then, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person as for contempt of court.    (e)    If after due notice the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.    (f)    If, after a hearing, an individual is found in violation of § 19-311 of this subtitle, the individual shall pay the costs of the hearing as specified in a regulation adopted by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-313 - Review

    (a)    Except as provided in this section for an action under § 19–311 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.    (b)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under § 19–311 of this subtitle may not appeal to the Secretary but may take a direct judicial appeal as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-314 - Reinstatement of Licenses

    If a license has been suspended or revoked under § 19–311 of this subtitle, the Board may reinstate that license only in accordance with:        (1)    The terms and conditions of the order of suspension or revocation; or        (2)    An order of reinstatement issued by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-315 - Social Worker Rehabilitation Committees

    (a)    In this section, “social worker rehabilitation committee” means a committee that:        (1)    Is defined in subsection (b) of this section; and        (2)    Performs any of the functions listed in subsection (d) of this section.    (b)    For purposes of this section, a social worker rehabilitation committee is a committee of the Board or a committee with representatives from one or more professional social work organizations that:        (1)    Is recognized by the Board; and        (2)    Includes but is not limited to social workers.    (c)    A rehabilitation committee of the Board or recognized by the Board may function to assist persons referred:        (1)    Solely by the Board;        (2)    Jointly with a rehabilitation committee representing another board or boards; or        (3)    By the licensee.    (d)    For purposes of this section, the social worker rehabilitation committee:        (1)    Evaluates and provides assistance to any social worker, and any other individual regulated by the Board, in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, substance abuse or dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition; and        (2)    Provides information and resources to address impairment.    (e)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the proceedings, records, and files of the social worker rehabilitation committee are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action arising out of matters that are being or have been reviewed and evaluated by the social worker rehabilitation committee.        (2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the social worker rehabilitation committee and that otherwise would be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in a civil action.        (3)    For purposes of this subsection, civil action does not include a proceeding before the Board or judicial review of a proceeding before the Board.    (f)    A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of jurisdiction of the social worker rehabilitation committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the social worker rehabilitation committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the social worker rehabilitation committee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-316 - Injunctive Relief

    (a)    An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:        (1)    The unauthorized practice of social work; or        (2)    Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 19-311 of this subtitle.    (b)    An action under this section may be brought by:        (1)    The Board, in its own name;        (2)    The Attorney General, in the name of the State; or        (3)    A State’s Attorney, in the name of the State.    (c)    An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant:        (1)    Resides; or        (2)    Engages in the act sought to be enjoined.    (d)    Proof of actual damage or that any person will sustain any damage if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.    (e)    An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for unauthorized practice of social work under § 19-401 of this title or disciplinary action under § 19-311 of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-316.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-316.1 - Cease and Desist Order or Injunction

    The Board may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief for a violation of any provision of § 19–301 of this subtitle or §§ 19–401 through 19–403 of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-317 - Investigation and Examination

    (a)    While investigating an allegation against a licensee under this title, the Board may require the licensee to submit to an appropriate examination by a health care provider designated by the Board if the Board has reason to believe that the licensee may cause harm to a person.    (b)    In return for the privilege given to a licensee to practice social work in the State, the licensee is deemed to have:        (1)    Consented to submit to an examination under this section, if requested by the Board in writing; and        (2)    Waived any claim of privilege as to the testimony or report of a health care provider who examines the licensee.    (c)    The failure or refusal of the licensee to submit to an examination required under this section is prima facie evidence of the licensee’s inability to practice social work competently, unless the Board finds that the failure or refusal was beyond the control of the licensee.    (d)    The Board shall pay the cost of any examination made under this section.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-318 - Disclosures

    (a)    Before a licensee in a private individual, partnership, or group practice provides social work services to a client, the licensee shall provide to the client the following disclosures:        (1)    The licensee’s professional identity;        (2)    The services which are or may be provided by the licensee and the fees for each service or the hourly rate; and        (3)    Sufficient information for a patient to give informed consent regarding the nature of the services to be provided.    (b)    The manner of providing these disclosures shall be as follows:        (1)    The licensee’s professional identity may be provided by directing the client to the license verification section on the Board’s Web site;        (2)    The licensee’s services and fees may be provided by documented discussion or printed fee schedule; and        (3)    Informed consent may be provided by documented discussion or a written form signed by the client which is kept in the client’s file.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 19-401 - Practicing Without License

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice social work in this State while representing oneself to be a social worker unless licensed by the Board.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice clinical social work in this State unless licensed by the Board as a certified social worker-clinical.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 19-402 - Misrepresentation

    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”, “LGSW”, “LMSW”, “LCSW”, or “LCSW–C”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 19-403 - Using License of Another Individual; Impersonating Licensed Social Worker

    A person may not intentionally:         (1)    Use or attempt to use the license of another person who is a licensed social worker; or        (2)    Impersonate another person who is a licensed social worker.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 19-404 - Giving False Information to Board

    In an attempt to obtain a license, a person may not intentionally give false information to the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 19-407 - Penalties

    (a)    A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or § 19–301 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.    (b)    A person who violates any provision of this subtitle or § 19–301 of this title is subject to a civil fine not exceeding $50,000 to be assessed by the Board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.    (c)    Each violation of this subtitle is a separate offense.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 5 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 19-501 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Social Workers Act”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 5 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 19-502 - Termination of Title

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, this title and all rules and regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2024.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  20-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals|Subtitle 2 - State Board for Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals|Section 20-201 - Established

    There is a State Board for Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals in the Department.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  20-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals|Subtitle 2 - State Board for Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals|Section 20-203 - Officers

    (a)    From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chairman, vice chairman, and executive secretary.    (b)    The Board shall determine:        (1)    The manner of election of officers;        (2)    The term of office of each officer; and        (3)    The duties of each officer.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  20-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals|Subtitle 2 - State Board for Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals|Section 20-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Reimbursement; Staffing

    (a)    A majority of the full authorized membership of the Board is a quorum.    (b)    The Board shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that it determines.    (c)    Each member of the Board is entitled to reimbursement for expenses at a rate determined by the Board.    (d)    The Board may employ staff in accordance with the budget of the Board.    (e)    The Board may appoint an executive director.    (f)    The executive director:        (1)    Serves at the pleasure of the Board;        (2)    Serves as the executive officer of the Board; and        (3)    Has the powers and duties assigned by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  20-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals|Subtitle 2 - State Board for Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals|Section 20-205 - Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board in consultation with the Children’s Cabinet shall:        (1)    Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;        (2)    Establish standards for the certification of applicants;        (3)    Conduct a continuing study and investigation of program administrators and residential child and youth care practitioners to improve:            (i)    Certification standards; and            (ii)    Procedures for enforcing these standards;        (4)    Establish a tiered certification structure for residential child and youth care practitioners; and        (5)    Devise examinations and adopt investigative procedures to:            (i)    Determine whether program administrators and residential child and youth care practitioners meet the standards adopted by the Board; and            (ii)    Assure that program administrators and residential child and youth care practitioners continue to meet these standards.    (b)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:        (1)    Maintain a registry of all program administrators and residential child and youth care practitioners certified by the Board;        (2)    Submit an annual report to the Governor and Children’s Cabinet;        (3)    Adopt a code of ethics that the Board considers appropriate and applicable to the program administrators and residential child and youth care practitioners certified by the Board;        (4)    Establish continuing education requirements for the program administrators certified by the Board;        (5)    Establish training and continuing education requirements for the residential child and youth care practitioners certified by the Board;        (6)    Adopt an official seal; and        (7)    Create committees as it deems appropriate to advise the Board on special issues.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  20-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals|Subtitle 2 - State Board for Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals|Section 20-206 - Fees

    (a)    The Board:        (1)    Shall set reasonable fees for:            (i)    The issuance and renewal of certificates;            (ii)    Approving training programs for residential child and youth care practitioners; and            (iii)    Its other services;        (2)    May waive the fees, based on demonstrated need, as determined by the Board; and        (3)    May not require fees for the examination of qualified certified residential child and youth care practitioner applicants under this title.    (b)    The Board shall pay all money collected under this title into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  20-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals|Subtitle 2 - State Board for Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals|Section 20-207 - Immunity

    A person shall have immunity from the liability described under § 5–723 of the Courts Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  20-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals|Subtitle 3 - Certification Process|Section 20-301 - Certification Required

    (a)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, an individual shall receive a certificate from the Board before the individual may be a program administrator in this State.        (2)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, if a program administrator leaves or is removed from a position as program administrator by death or for any other unexpected cause, the chief administrator of a residential child care program or other appropriate program authority shall immediately designate a certified program administrator to serve in that capacity.            (ii)    1.    In the event a certified program administrator is not available, the chief administrator or other appropriate program authority may appoint a noncertified person to serve in the capacity of acting program administrator for a period not to exceed 90 days.                2.    The chief administrator or other appropriate program authority shall immediately notify the Board of the appointment and forward the credentials and the State and national criminal history records check of the person appointed to the Board for evaluation to assure that the person appointed is experienced, trained, of good moral character, and competent.                3.    The 90–day period begins on the date that the program administrator leaves or is removed from the position as a program administrator.                4.    The Board may extend the 90–day period for a further period of not more than 30 days.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or before October 1, 2015, an individual shall receive a certificate from the Board before the individual may be a residential child and youth care practitioner in this State.        (2)    This subsection does not apply to:            (i)    An employee of the Maryland School for the Blind who is a residential child and youth care practitioner and holds a current paraprofessional certificate; or            (ii)    For up to 180 days, an individual participating in a Board–approved training program.    (c)    (1)    The governing body of each residential child care program shall appoint a chief administrator of the program.        (2)    If the chief administrator of a residential child care program leaves or is removed from a position as chief administrator by death or for any other unexpected cause, the governing body of the residential child care program shall immediately designate an individual to serve as the acting chief administrator for a period not to exceed 180 days.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  20-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 20 - Residential Child Care Program Professionals|Subtitle 3 - Certification Process|Section 20-302 - Qualifications

    (a)    To qualify for a certificate as a program administrator, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.    (b)    The applicant shall be of good moral character.    (c)    The applicant shall have completed:        (1)    A State and national criminal history records check; and        (2)    Unless waived by the Board under § 20–303(d) of this subtitle, a child protective services background clearance.    (d)    The applicant shall be at least 21 years old.    (e)    The applicant shall have:        (1)    (i)    A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and            (ii)    At least 4 years experience in the human service field with at least 3 years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or        (2)    (i)    A master’s degree from an accredited college or university; and            (ii)    At least 2 years experience in the human service field with at least 1 year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.    (f)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.