(a) It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice social work in this state without a license or permit issued under this article, or advertise or use any title or description tending to convey the impression that the person is a social worker, unless the person has been licensed or permitted under this article, and the license or permit has not expired, been suspended or revoked.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 30-30-1

  • Business entity: means any firm, partnership, association, company, corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company or other entity providing social work services. See West Virginia Code 30-30-3
  • License: means a license issued under this article. See West Virginia Code 30-30-3
  • Licensee: means a person holding a license under this article. See West Virginia Code 30-30-3
  • Permit: means a temporary permit to practice social work issued by the board. See West Virginia Code 30-30-3
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10

(b) No business entity, except through a licensee, may render any service or engage in any activity which if rendered or engaged in by an individual, would constitute the practices regulated under this article.