90B-16. Title protection.
(a) Except as provided in G.S. 90B-10, an individual who (i) is not certified, licensed, or associate licensed by this Chapter as a social worker, (ii) does not hold a bachelor's or master's degree in social work from a college or university having a social work program accredited or admitted to candidacy for accreditation by the Council of Social Work Education, or (iii) has not received a doctorate in social work shall not use the title "Social Worker" or any variation of the title.
(b) The Board is authorized to enforce title protection pursuant to this section in accordance with G.S. 90B-13.
(c) The Board shall adopt rules to implement this section. (2009-88, s. 3; 2012-72, s. 4.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 90B - Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act
§ 90B-5 - Board appointments; terms; composition.
§ 90B-6 - Functions and duties of the Board.
§ 90B-6.1 - Board general provisions.
§ 90B-7 - Titles and qualifications for certificates and licenses.
§ 90B-8 - Persons from other jurisdictions.
§ 90B-9 - Renewal of certificates and licenses.
§ 90B-9.1 - Nonpracticing status.
§ 90B-10 - Exemption from certain requirements.
§ 90B-11 - Disciplinary procedures.
§ 90B-12 - Violation a misdemeanor.
§ 90B-14 - Third-party reimbursements.