§467E-13 - Prohibited acts; penalties. - Hawaii Statutes

     §467E-13  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. [L 1994, c 251, pt of §2; am L 2001, c 229, §§3, 5; am L 2002, c 16, §29 and c 167, §§15, 17]