HRS §467E-13
Prohibited acts; penalties
This law says who can call themselves a social worker and what they can do. It bans using social work titles without a proper license, practicing after your license is suspended or revoked, and doing clinical work without the right license. Violators face fines.
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The statute, as written — Prohibited acts; penalties
(a) No person shall: (1) Use in connection with the person's name any designation tending to imply that the person is a social worker, licensed bachelor social worker, licensed social worker, or licensed clinical social worker unless the person is duly licensed and authorized under this chapter; (2) Represent oneself as a social worker, licensed bachelor social worker, licensed social worker, or licensed clinical social worker during the time the person's license issued under this chapter is forfeited, terminated, suspended, or revoked; (3) Perform clinical diagnosis or psychotherapy unless the person is a licensed clinical social worker; or (4) Engage in autonomous and independent clinical social work practice without being licensed as a licensed clinical social worker. (b) Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 and each day's violation shall be deemed a separate offense.
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