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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE › 32 §6214-B. Application (REPEALED)

§6214-B. Application
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 395, §A206 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 456, §§24,25 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 394, §19 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 347, §15 (RP). PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE › 32 §6214-C. Certified alcohol and drug counselor; qualification for certification

§6214-C. Certified alcohol and drug counselor; qualification for certification
1.  Eligibility.
To be eligible to practice as a certified alcohol and drug counselor, an applicant must:
A. Be at least 18 years of age;   [PL 2003, c. 347, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]
B. Have taken and passed an examination as prescribed by board rule;   [PL 2003, c. 347, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]
C. Have paid an application and certification fee as set under section 6215; and   [PL 2003, c. 347, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]
D. Meet one of the following educational requirements:
(1) A high school diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of 4,000 hours of documented clinically supervised work experience as an alcohol and drug counseling aide consisting of at least 3 of the following alcohol and drug treatment functions:
(a) Clinical evaluation consisting of intake screening and differential assessment;
(b) Treatment planning, including initial, ongoing and discharge planning;
(c) Counseling of individuals, groups, couples or families;
(d) Case management. For purposes of this paragraph, "case management" means services that include, at a minimum, assessment of the needs of a client and the client's family, service planning, referral and linkage to other services, advocacy, monitoring and crisis management; or
(e) Client and family education; or
(2) At a minimum, course work as defined by board rule or an associate degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral sciences, addiction counseling or a related field as defined by board rule.   [PL 2003, c. 347, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 347, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 347, §16 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE › 32 §6214-D. Licensed alcohol and drug counselor; qualification for licensure

§6214-D. Licensed alcohol and drug counselor; qualification for licensure
1.  Eligibility.
To be eligible to practice as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, an applicant must:
A. Be at least 18 years of age;   [PL 2003, c. 347, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]
B. Have taken and passed an examination as prescribed by board rule;   [PL 2003, c. 347, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]
C. Have paid an application and license fee under section 6215; and   [PL 2003, c. 347, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]
D. Meet one of the following requirements:
(1) Complete 2,000 hours of documented supervised practice in alcohol and drug counseling as a certified alcohol and drug counselor;
(2) Possess an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in clinically based behavioral sciences or addiction counseling or a related field as defined by board rule, complete course work as defined by board rule and complete a minimum of 4,000 hours of documented supervised practice in alcohol and drug counseling, except that an applicant who holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that meets the requirements of this subparagraph and who has completed at least 18 credit hours of course work in addiction counseling need only complete a minimum of 2,000 hours of documented supervised practice in alcohol and drug counseling; or
(3) Possess a master's degree from an accredited college or university in clinically based behavioral sciences or addiction counseling or a related field as defined by board rule, complete course work as defined by board rule and complete a minimum of 2,000 hours of documented supervised practice in alcohol and drug counseling, except that an applicant who holds a master's degree from an accredited college or university that meets the requirements of this subparagraph and who has completed at least 12 credit hours of course work in addiction counseling need only complete a minimum of 1,500 hours of documented supervised practice in alcohol and drug counseling.   [PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §53 (AMD).]
[PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §53 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 347, §16 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 265, §3 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §53 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE › 32 §6214-E. Certified clinical supervisors; qualifications for licensure

§6214-E. Certified clinical supervisors; qualifications for licensure
1.  Eligibility.
To be eligible to practice as a certified clinical supervisor, an applicant must:
A. Meet the requirements of subsection 2 or 3; and   [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]
B. Have paid an application and license fee under section 6215.   [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Certain licensed mental health professionals.
An applicant who is a licensed psychologist, licensed physician, registered clinical nurse specialist, licensed clinical professional counselor, licensed clinical social worker, licensed or certified mental health professional, licensed marriage and family therapist or licensed pastoral counselor who is qualified to provide alcohol and drug counseling services by virtue of the requirements for that profession is eligible for licensure under this section if the applicant:
A. Possesses documented proof of 24 hours of training in clinical supervision including at least 6 hours of training in each of the following areas: skills assessment and evaluation; counselor development; management and administration; and professional responsibility; and   [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]
B. Meets one of the following requirements:
(1) Possesses documented proof of 1,000 hours of practice in alcohol and drug counseling under the applicant's qualifying license; or
(2) Has work experience treating individuals with co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders and at least 3 years of experience supervising clinicians within a program licensed to provide treatment to individuals with co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders.   [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Licensed alcohol and drug counselors.
An applicant who is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor is eligible for licensure under this section if the applicant possesses documented proof of 24 hours of training in clinical supervision including at least 6 hours of training in each of the following areas: skills assessment and evaluation; counselor development; management and administration; and professional responsibility.
[PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE › 32 §6215. Application; fees

§6215. Application; fees
The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this subchapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $200 annually. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §9 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 466, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 204, §12 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 413, §217 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 395, §A207 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 831, §8 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 456, §26 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 394, §20 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §H38 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 386, §R2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 685, §18 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 347, §17 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE › 32 §6215-A. Application for licensure

§6215-A. Application for licensure
Applicants for licensure must submit the fee as set under section 6215.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §10 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE › 32 §6216. Examinations

§6216. Examinations
The board shall prepare an examination to measure the competence of an applicant to engage in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling in accordance with this chapter. The board may employ and cooperate with any organization or consultant in the preparation, administration and grading of an examination. The board may adopt rules establishing examination criteria. Applicants for examination must pay an examination fee as set under section 6215.   [PL 2003, c. 347, §18 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 466, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 831, §9 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 456, §27 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 394, §21 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 347, §18 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 4: SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › 32 §6217. Suspension and revocation (REPEALED)

§6217. Suspension and revocation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 466, §2 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §657 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 4: SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › 32 §6217-A. Suspension and revocation (REPEALED)

§6217-A. Suspension and revocation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 694, §658 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §218 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 395, §§A208,A209 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 456, §§28-30 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 394, §§22-25 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 347, §19 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 4: SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › 32 §6217-B. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

§6217-B. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for:   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §12 (NEW).]
1.  Active use.
Active use of alcohol or any other drug that in the judgment of the board is detrimental to the performance or competency of a licensee of the board;
[PL 2019, c. 165, §20 (AMD).]
2.  Mental incompetency.
A legal finding of mental incompetency; or
[PL 2019, c. 165, §21 (AMD).]
3.  Prohibited conduct.
A violation of section 6223.
[PL 2019, c. 165, §22 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §12 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 621, §9 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §138 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 165, §§20-22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 4: SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › 32 §6218. Issuance after denial, suspension or revocation

§6218. Issuance after denial, suspension or revocation
Any individual whose license, certification or registration has been denied, suspended or revoked may apply to the board for licensure, registration or certification reinstatement one year after the date of the board's original action. A competency review is a condition of reinstatement. The board shall determine the nature of this review and shall adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2003, c. 347, §20 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 466, §2 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 694, §659 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 413, §219 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 395, §A210 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 456, §31 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 347, §20 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 4: SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › 32 §6219. Expiration and renewal

§6219. Expiration and renewal
All licenses issued pursuant to this chapter expire annually on November 30th or at such other time as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate. Licensees must renew their licenses on or before November 30th annually or on such other date as determined by the commissioner by filing an application, completing any continuing education requirements established by board rule and paying the renewal fee as set under section 6215.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §13 (AMD).]
Licenses issued pursuant to this chapter may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee as set under section 6215. Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the renewal date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants under this chapter, except that the board may in its discretion, giving due consideration to the protection of the public, waive examination if that renewal application is received, together with the late fee and renewal fee as set under section 6215, within 2 years from the date of that expiration or if the applicant is an inactive status alcohol and drug counselor.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 466, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §220 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 395, §A211 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 831, §10 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 456, §32 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 394, §26 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 685, §19 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 347, §21 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 4: SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › 32 §6219-A. Continuing education

§6219-A. Continuing education
1.  Requirements.
The board may adopt continuing education requirements and approve programs and courses by rule. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2003, c. 347, §22 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]
2.  Program approval.
Each application for approval of a continuing education program or course must be submitted according to the guidelines prescribed by rule, together with the required fee under section 6215. The fee is retained whether or not the application is approved.
[PL 2003, c. 347, §22 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]
3.  Core requirement.
The board may establish a core educational requirement for each license type under this chapter.
[PL 2003, c. 347, §22 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 347, §22 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 4: SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › 32 §6219-B. Inactive status license

§6219-B. Inactive status license
1.  Placement on inactive status.
A licensee under this chapter who does not desire to perform any of the activities described in section 6203‑A, subsections 2, 5, 6 and 9 and who wants to preserve the license while not engaged in any alcohol and drug counseling activity may apply for an inactive status license pursuant to Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph D, subparagraph (5). The fee for inactive status licensure is set under section 6215. During inactive status, the licensee must renew the inactive license annually and pay the renewal fee as set under section 6215, but is not required to meet the continuing educational provisions of section 6219‑A.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §14 (AMD).]
2.  Reinstatement to active status.
An inactive status licensee may apply for reinstatement to active status by paying the fee as set under section 6215, completing continuing education requirements as determined by board rule and submitting such additional information as the board may require. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §14 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 347, §22 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. U, §14 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 4: SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › 32 §6220. License from another jurisdiction; licensure by endorsement

§6220. License from another jurisdiction; licensure by endorsement
1.  License from another jurisdiction.
The board may waive the requirements of this chapter and grant a registration, certificate or license to any applicant who presents proof of authorization to practice by another jurisdiction of the United States or another country that maintains professional standards considered by the board to be substantially equivalent to or higher than those set forth in this chapter, as long as there is no cause for denial of a registration, certificate or license under section 6217‑B or Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A. The applicant must pay the application and license fee as set under section 6215.
[PL 2021, c. 642, §28 (NEW).]
2.  Licensure by endorsement.
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this subsection or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 642, §28 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 466, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §221 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 456, §33 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 347, §23 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 347, §25 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. B, §14 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 642, §28 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 4: SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › 32 §6221. Treatment of minors

§6221. Treatment of minors
Any person licensed under this chapter who renders counseling services to a minor for the treatment of 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 that treatment. Nothing in this section may be construed so as to prohibit the licensed person rendering that treatment from informing that parent or guardian. For the 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, §139 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 96, §5 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 509, §28 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §139 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 4: SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › 32 §6222. Receipts and disbursements (REPEALED)

§6222. Receipts and disbursements
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 389, §25 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 397, §82 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 81: ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS › Subchapter 4: SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION › 32 §6223. Prohibition on providing conversion therapy to minors

§6223. Prohibition on providing conversion therapy to minors
An individual licensed, certified or registered under this chapter may not advertise, offer or administer conversion therapy to a minor.   [PL 2019, c. 165, §23 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 165, §23 (NEW).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 32 §7002. Unlicensed practice

§7002. Unlicensed practice
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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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 (REPEALED)

§7031. Volunteer Social Workers Project
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 584, §1 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 315, §2 (RP).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION › 32 §7054-C. Licensure by endorsement

§7054-C. Licensure by endorsement
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for licensure by endorsement. An applicant may submit an application under the process established under this section or any other licensure process authorized in this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 642, §29 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 642, §29 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION › 32 §7055. Certified social worker; equivalency registration (REPEALED)

§7055. Certified social worker; equivalency registration
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 736, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION › 32 §7056. Fees

§7056. Fees
The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $175. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §10 (RPR); PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §227 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 805, §12 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 736, §16 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 113, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §10 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 286, Pt. B, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION › 32 §7057. Examinations

§7057. Examinations
Written examinations shall be held at such times and places as the board shall determine and shall be based on fundamental social work subjects as determined by the board.   [PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW).]
The passing grade on any examination must be established by the board based upon National Testing Scores set by the testing company.   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §228 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 736, §17 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION › 32 §7058. Certificates (REPEALED)

§7058. Certificates
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION › 32 §7059. Suspension, revocation and reissuance (REPEALED)

§7059. Suspension, revocation and reissuance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 413, §229 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 736, §18 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION › 32 §7059-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

§7059-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for:   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §14 (NEW).]
1.  Addiction to the use of alcohol or other drugs.
Addiction, as confirmed by medical findings, to the use of alcohol or other drugs, that has resulted in the licensed clinical, licensed master or licensed social worker or certified social worker - independent practice being unable to perform duties or perform those duties in a manner that would not endanger the health or safety of the clients to be served;
[PL 2019, c. 165, §25 (AMD).]
2.  Mental incompetency.
A medical finding of mental incompetency; or
[PL 2019, c. 165, §25 (AMD).]
3.  Prohibited conduct.
A violation of section 7006.
[PL 2019, c. 165, §26 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §14 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 165, §§25, 26 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION › 32 §7061. Receipts and disbursements (REPEALED)

§7061. Receipts and disbursements
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 389, §26 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 397, §85 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION › 32 §7062. Reports. (REPEALED)

§7062. Reports.
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 673, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §B20 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §16 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS › Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION › 32 §7063. Application

§7063. Application
All persons licensed, registered or certified on any level under the prior social work registration law shall be entitled to practice social work as previously authorized as long as licensure remains current.   [PL 1985, c. 736, §20 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 736, §20 (NEW).