(A) A person who practices or offers to practice as a social worker in this State in violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter or who knowingly submits false information to the board for the purpose of obtaining a license is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.

(B) A person violating any other provision of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-63-200

  • Board: means the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners. See South Carolina Code 40-63-20
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • License: means an authorization to practice social work issued by the board pursuant to this chapter. See South Carolina Code 40-63-20