(A) There is created the State Board of Social Work Examiners to be composed of seven members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, including one lay member, two licensed baccalaureate social workers, two licensed master social workers, and two licensed independent social workers (clinical or advanced practice). All members must be residents of this State and the social workers must have been in the active practice of social work for at least five years before appointment. The terms of the members are for four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Members of the board are eligible for reappointment. The board shall have powers and duties as stated in Section 40-1-70. The board may promulgate regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The Governor may remove a member in accordance with Section 1-3-240. No member may be removed without an opportunity to refute the charges filed against him. He must be given a copy of the charges at the time they are filed. Vacancies on the board must be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.
(B) The members of the board shall qualify by taking an oath of office before a notary public or other officer authorized to administer oaths in this State.
(C) Members may receive for their services mileage, expenses, subsistence, and per diem as provided by law for members of state boards, committees, and commissions.
HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 189, Section 1.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1962 Code Section 56-1600.1; 1968 (55) 2800; 1988 Act No. 568, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 943.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Section 40-63-5. Application of chapter; conflict of laws.
Section 40-63-10. State Board of Social Work Examiners; membership; oath; expense reimbursements.
Section 40-63-20. Definitions.
Section 40-63-35. Out-of-state social workers authorized.
Section 40-63-40. General public board members; nominations; appointments.
Section 40-63-50. Powers and duties of board.
Section 40-63-60. Adoption of rules governing board proceedings.
Section 40-63-70. Board promulgation of regulations.
Section 40-63-80. Power to subpoena witnesses, take evidence, and require production of documents.
Section 40-63-100. Equitable relief; cease and desist order; temporary restraining order.
Section 40-63-110. Grounds for disciplinary action; misconduct; mental incompetence.
Section 40-63-120. Revocation or suspension of license; fines.
Section 40-63-130. Licensure denial; grounds.
Section 40-63-140. Prior criminal record.
Section 40-63-150. Voluntary surrender of license.
Section 40-63-170. Costs of investigation and prosecution.
Section 40-63-180. Costs and fines; collection and enforcement.
Section 40-63-190. Disclosure of client information.
Section 40-63-200. Unauthorized practice; penalty.
Section 40-63-210. Civil penalties; injunctive relief.
Section 40-63-220. Licensure requirements; Baccalaureate Social Worker.
Section 40-63-230. Licensure requirements; Masters Social Worker.
Section 40-63-240. Licensure requirements; Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice.
Section 40-63-250. Issuance of license; display; indication of title on documents; renewal; lapse.
Section 40-63-290. Persons exempt from licensure requirement.