1. (1) An authorization to practice regulated social work granted by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers under ORS 675.510 to 675.600 is effective when the authorization is issued by the board.
2. (2) An authorization to practice regulated social work granted by the board expires on the date established by the board by rule.
3. (3) The board shall adopt rules setting forth requirements for renewal of a registration under ORS 675.532 and renewal of a license under ORS 675.533.

4. (4) A clinical social work associate certified by the board under ORS 675.537 may renew the certification by:

   1. (a) Payment of the renewal fee established under ORS 675.571; and
   2. (b) Submission of a sworn statement by the associate, on a form provided by the board, that demonstrates to the board’s satisfaction that satisfactory progress is being made toward completion of the associate’s adopted supervisory plan.

5. (5) A clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 may renew the license by:

   1. (a) Payment of the renewal fee established under ORS 675.571; and

   2. (b) Submission of a sworn statement by the applicant, on a form provided by the board, that the applicant:

      1. (A) Has completed applicable continuing education requirements established by the board under ORS 675.565; and
      2. (B) Is unaware of any reason for denial of the renewal.

[1977 c.677 §9; 1979 c.769 §8; 1989 c.721 §34; 2005 c.36 §1; 2009 c.442 §14; 2013 c.60 §9]