1. (1) A person shall not engage in the practice of social work in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, whether in person, through telehealth, or other technology, unless the person:

   1. (a) Is licensed in accordance with the provisions of KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and 335.990; Is practicing under a temporary permit issued by the board in accordance with KRS 335.070 and applicable administrative regulations; or
   2. (b)
   3. (c) Holds an active, unencumbered multistate license and the multistate authorization to practice in accordance with KRS 335.135.
2. (2) A person shall not hold himself or herself out to the public by any title or description of services representing the person as a "Certified Social Worker," "Licensed Social Worker," "Licensed Clinical Social Worker," or any other title that includes such words except as such usage of title or description is authorized by KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and 335.990, or any comparable designation authorized under a multistate license and multistate authorization to practice recognized pursuant to KRS 335.135.

Effective: July 15, 2026

History: Amended 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 77, sec. 4, effective July 15, 2026. -- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 369, sec. 6, effective July 15, 1996. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 279, sec. 3.