§ 5-39.1-5. Agency powers.
The department of health shall promulgate rules and regulations that may be reasonably necessary for the administration of this chapter and to further its purposes. The department of health, on the recommendation of the board of social work examiners, shall:
(1) Issue licenses to those qualified under this chapter;
(2) Examine individuals seeking licensure and pass on the examinations; and
(3) Determine if applicants are qualified for licensure.
History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 77, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 102, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-39.1 - License Procedure for Social Workers
Section 5-39.1-1. - Short title.
Section 5-39.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 5-39.1-3. - Title and practice regulation.
Section 5-39.1-4. - Social worker privilege — Applicability of chapter.
Section 5-39.1-5. - Agency powers.
Section 5-39.1-6. - Board of social work examiners.
Section 5-39.1-7. - Powers and duties of the board.
Section 5-39.1-9. - Fees and renewal.
Section 5-39.1-10. - Social worker discipline.
Section 5-39.1-11. - Complaints.
Section 5-39.1-12. - Disciplinary process.