South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 63 - Social Workers
Section 40-63-50. Powers and duties of board.

(A) In addition to the powers and duties enumerated in Section 40-1-50, the board shall:
(1) at the first meeting of the board in each calendar year, elect a president and vice-president from its membership. A majority of the appointed members of the board constitutes a quorum. Regular meetings must be held four times a year. Special meetings may be held upon the call of the president or any two members of the board.
(2) have a seal and the impression must be attached to all official documents issued by it. The board shall keep a full record of all its proceedings and maintain a complete registry of all Licensed Social Workers.
(B) The board may promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 189, Section 1.

Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1982 Act No. 453, Section 3; 1988 Act No. 568, Section 1; 1976 Code Section 40-63-20.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 40 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 63 - Social Workers

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 40-63-30. License as prerequisite to practice or offer to practice; providing social work services through telephone or electronic means.

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 40-63-90. Investigation and hearing for violation or unfitness to practice; notice; rights to license; privileged communications.

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 40-63-160. Appeal.

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 40-63-260. Applicants licensed in another jurisdiction; licensure; equivalent designations recognized.

Section 40-63-270. Patient notification; professional disclosure and statement of rights; prescribing or dispensing medications.

Section 40-63-280. Promulgation of regulations; standards of conduct; practice of impaired licensees.

Section 40-63-290. Persons exempt from licensure requirement.

Section 40-63-300. Severability.