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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  18-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 18 - Psychologists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 18-317 - Amendment of Order

    For reasons the Board considers sufficient, and on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, the Board may:        (1)    Reinstate a license or registration that has been revoked;        (2)    Reduce the period of a suspension; or        (3)    Withdraw a reprimand.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  18-317.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 18 - Psychologists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 18-317.1 - Injunctive Relief

    (a)    An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin:        (1)    The unauthorized practice of psychology; or        (2)    Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 18-313 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 acts 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 the unauthorized practice of psychology under § 18-401 of this title or disciplinary action under § 18-313 of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  18-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 18 - Psychologists|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 18-318 - Psychologist Rehabilitation Committees

    (a)    In this section, “psychologist 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 psychologist rehabilitation committee is a committee of the Board or a committee of the Maryland Psychological Association that:        (1)    Is recognized by the Board; and        (2)    Includes but is not limited to psychologists.    (c)    A rehabilitation committee of the Board or recognized by the Board may function:        (1)    Solely for the Board; or        (2)    Jointly with a rehabilitation committee representing another board or boards.    (d)    For purposes of this section, a psychologist rehabilitation committee evaluates and provides assistance to any psychologist, and any other individual regulated by the Board, in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.    (e)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the proceedings, records, and files of the psychologist rehabilitation committee are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action arising out of the matters that are being or have been reviewed and evaluated by the psychologist rehabilitation committee.        (2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the psychologist 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 psychologist rehabilitation committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the psychologist rehabilitation committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the psychologist rehabilitation committee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  18-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 18 - Psychologists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 18-401 - Practicing Without License or Registration

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice psychology in this State unless licensed or registered by the Board.    (b)    Each violation of this section is a separate offense.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  18-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 18 - Psychologists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 18-402 - Misrepresentation as Psychologist

    (a)    Unless authorized to practice psychology under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice psychology in this State.    (b)    Unless authorized or permitted to do so by this title, a person may not use as a title or describe the services the person provides by use of the words “psychological”, “psychologist”, or “psychology”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  18-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 18 - Psychologists|Subtitle 4 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 18-404 - Penalties

    (a)    A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment in jail not exceeding 1 year or both.    (b)    (1)    A person who violates § 18–401 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be assessed by the Board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.        (2)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the State Board of Examiners for Psychologists Fund.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  18-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 18 - Psychologists|Subtitle 5 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 18-501 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Psychologists Act”.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  18-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 18 - Psychologists|Subtitle 5 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 18-502 - 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, 2023.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 19-102 - Legislative Policy

    (a)    The General Assembly finds that the profession of social work profoundly affects the lives, health, safety, and welfare of the people of this State.    (b)    The purpose of this title is to protect the public by:        (1)    Setting minimum qualification, education, training, and experience standards for the licensing of individuals to practice social work; and        (2)    Promoting and maintaining high professional standards for the practice of social work.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 19-103 - Scope of Title

    This title does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Social Work Examiners|Section 19-201 - Board Established

    There is a State Board of Social Work Examiners in the Department.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Social Work Examiners|Section 19-203 - Officers

    (a)    (1)    From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary–treasurer every 2 years.        (2)    The Board may elect other officers as necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the Board.    (b)    The Board shall determine:        (1)    The manner of election of the chair, vice chair, secretary–treasurer, and other officers; and        (2)    The duties of each officer.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Social Work Examiners|Section 19-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Reimbursement; Staff; Executive Director

    (a)    A majority of the appointed members of the Board is a quorum to do business.    (b)    The Board shall meet at least once 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 a staff in accordance with the budget of the Board.    (e)    (1)    The Board shall appoint an executive director.        (2)    The executive director:            (i)    Serves at the pleasure of the Board;            (ii)    Is the executive officer of the Board; and            (iii)    Has the powers and duties assigned by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Social Work Examiners|Section 19-205 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    In addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board has the following powers and duties:        (1)    To adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title;        (2)    To adopt a code of ethics;        (3)    To adopt an official seal;        (4)    To hold hearings and keep records and minutes necessary for the orderly conduct of business;        (5)    To issue a list annually of all currently licensed social workers and all social workers disciplined by the Board in the past year in accordance with § 4–333 of the General Provisions Article; and        (6)    To investigate an alleged violation of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Social Work Examiners|Section 19-206 - State Board of Social Work Examiners Fund -- Establishment of Fees; List of Fees; Disposition of Funds

    (a)    There is a State Board of Social Work Examiners Fund.    (b)    (1)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and its other services.        (2)    The fees charged shall be set to produce funds so as to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board.        (3)    The Board may set fees for the issuance and renewal of each type of license.        (4)    Funds to cover the expenses of the Board members shall be generated by fees set under this section.    (c)    An application fee may be charged by the Board.    (d)    The Board shall provide a list of the fees set under this section to each applicant for a license.    (e)    (1)    The Board shall pay all funds collected under this title to the Comptroller of the State.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the State Board of Social Work Examiners Fund.    (f)    (1)    The Fund shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided by the provisions of this article.        (2)    The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund, not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (3)    Any unspent portions of the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund to be used for the purposes specified in this article.        (4)    No other State money may be used to support the Fund.    (g)    (1)    A designee of the Board shall administer the Fund.        (2)    Moneys in the Fund may be expended only for any lawful purpose authorized under the provisions of this article.    (h)    The Legislative Auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund as provided in § 2-1220 of the State Government Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Social Work Examiners|Section 19-207 - Good Faith Exemption From Civil Liability

    A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-718 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-301 - License Required; Exceptions; Practice Without License

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be:        (1)    Licensed by the Board before the individual may practice social work in this State while representing oneself as a social worker; or        (2)    Licensed as a certified social worker–clinical before the individual may practice clinical social work in this State.    (b)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    An individual employed by any agency of the federal government while performing the duties of that employment;        (2)    An individual licensed as a social worker in another state while responding to an emergency in this State;        (3)    An individual who:            (i)    Is licensed to practice social work in any other state;            (ii)    Has an application for a license pending before the Board; and            (iii)    Meets requirements established by the Board in regulations; or        (4)    A student while pursuing a supervised course of study in a social work program that is accredited or is a candidate for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education.    (c)    An individual may not practice social work without a license under subsection (b)(3) of this section for more than 6 months.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-302.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-302.1 - Out-of-State Applicant

    To obtain a certified social worker license or a certified social worker–clinical license, an out–of–state applicant shall:        (1)    Meet the requirements of § 19–302(a) of this subtitle;        (2)    Be licensed or registered to practice social work in another state at a level of licensure that is equivalent to a certified social worker license or a certified social worker–clinical license;        (3)    Have passed an examination in that state as a condition of licensure; and        (4)    Have performed at least 1,000 hours of compensated social work practice per year for 5 years out of the 10 years preceding application to the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-302.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-302.2 - Criminal History Records Check

    (a)    In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.    (b)    As part of an application to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check, an applicant shall submit to the Central Repository:        (1)    A complete set of legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;        (2)    The fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to State criminal history records; and        (3)    The processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.    (c)    In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–228 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the Board and to the applicant the criminal history record information of the applicant.    (d)    If criminal history record information is reported to the Central Repository after the date of the initial criminal history records check, the Central Repository shall provide to the Board a revised printed statement of the individual’s State criminal history record.    (e)    (1)    Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:            (i)    Is confidential and may not be redisseminated; and            (ii)    May be used only for the licensing purpose authorized by this title.        (2)    In using information obtained from the Central Repository under this section to determine whether to issue a license, the Board shall consider:            (i)    The age at which the crime was committed;            (ii)    The nature of the crime;            (iii)    The circumstances surrounding the crime;            (iv)    The length of time that has passed since the crime was committed;            (v)    Subsequent work history;            (vi)    Employment and character references; and            (vii)    Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.    (f)    The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-302.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-302.3 - Physical or Mental Examination of Applicants

    (a)    The Board may require an applicant to submit to a mental or physical examination by a health care practitioner designated by the Board if the Board:        (1)    Has reason to believe that the applicant may cause harm to the applicant or to another person;        (2)    Makes a written request for the applicant to submit to the examination;        (3)    Provides the applicant with a list of three health care practitioners from which the applicant may choose a health care practitioner to conduct the examination; and        (4)    Pays the cost of the examination.    (b)    An applicant required to submit to an examination under subsection (a) of this section shall be deemed to have:        (1)    Consented to submit to the examination; and        (2)    Waived any claim or privilege as to the examination report.    (c)    The refusal of an applicant to submit to the examination required under subsection (a) of this section shall be prima facie evidence of the applicant’s inability to practice social work competently, unless the Board finds that the refusal was beyond the control of the applicant.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-303 - Applications for Licenses

    (a)    To apply for a license, an applicant shall:        (1)    Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and        (2)    Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.    (b)    The Board shall:        (1)    Review each application; and        (2)    Notify each applicant whether the applicant has been approved to take the pertinent licensure examination within 60 days from the date the Board received a completed application from the applicant.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-304 - Examinations

    (a)    An approved applicant is entitled to be examined for licensure as provided in this section.    (b)    The Board shall ensure that a Board–approved examination for each category of license is made available for an applicant to take at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board determines.    (c)    The Board shall notify each approved applicant of the procedures for taking the examination.    (d)    (1)    The Board shall approve the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for each type of examination given under this subtitle.        (2)    The examinations given under this subtitle shall strive to be free of cultural bias.    (e)    (1)    The Board, by regulation, may limit:            (i)    The number of times an applicant may be reexamined after failing an examination required under this subtitle; and            (ii)    The interval between reexaminations.        (2)    If an applicant is permitted to be reexamined under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the applicant shall pay a fee to the examining body approved by the Board.    (f)    The examination shall be prepared to measure the competence of the applicant to engage in the pertinent practice of social work.    (g)    In the preparation, administration, and grading of an examination, the Board may employ, cooperate, or contract with an organization or consultant.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-306 - Maintenance of Roster of Licensees on Website; Electronic License Records

    (a)    The Board shall maintain on its Web site a roster of all licensees who meet the requirements of this title.    (b)    The Board shall include on each electronic license record:        (1)    The kind of license;        (2)    The full name of the licensee;        (3)    If the licensee is a licensed bachelor social worker or a licensed master social worker, whether the licensee is approved to engage in independent practice;        (4)    A license number;        (5)    The license status;        (6)    The expiration date; and        (7)    The original date of issuance.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  19-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 19 - Social Workers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 19-307 - Scope of Licenses

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a license authorizes the licensee to practice social work while the license is effective.    (b)    A licensed social worker may practice social work only within the scope of the specific type of license issued by the Board.    (c)    (1)    A licensed bachelor social worker may not:            (i)    Engage in independent practice unless the licensed bachelor social worker is approved by the Board to engage in independent practice in accordance with § 19–302(f) of this subtitle;            (ii)    Make a clinical diagnosis of a mental or emotional disorder;            (iii)    Provide psychotherapy; or            (iv)    Engage in private practice.        (2)    A licensed master social worker may not:            (i)    Engage in independent practice unless the licensed master social worker is approved by the Board to engage in independent practice in accordance with § 19–302(f) of this subtitle;            (ii)    Treat mental or emotional disorders or provide psychotherapy without the supervision of a licensed certified social worker–clinical;            (iii)    Diagnose a mental disorder without the supervision of a licensed certified social worker–clinical;            (iv)    On or before December 31, 2019, engage in private practice without the supervision of a licensed certified social worker–clinical; or            (v)    On or after January 1, 2020, engage in private practice.        (3)    A licensed certified social worker may not:            (i)    Treat mental or emotional disorders or provide psychotherapy without the supervision of a licensed certified social worker–clinical; or            (ii)    Diagnose a mental disorder without the supervision of a licensed certified social worker–clinical.