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2020 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 90B - Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act
§ 90B-16 - Title protection.
Universal Citation: NC Gen Stat § 90B-16 (2020)
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.)
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