Title 27 — Professions and Occupations
22 chapters · 534 sections in this title.
27 V.I.C. § 531 Definitions
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(a) As used in this chapter:(a) “Board” means the Virgin Islands Board of Social Work Licensure.(b) “Practice of social work” means applying the formal knowledge base, theoretical concepts, specific functional skills, and essential social values that are used to effect change in …
27 V.I.C. § 532 Practice of social work
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(a) Unless otherwise exempted, no person may engage in the practice of social work unless the person is licensed under this chapter as a social work associate, licensed social worker, licensed master social worker, or licensed clinical social worker. (b) The scope of the practice…
27 V.I.C. § 533 License by examination
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(a) Every applicant for a license under this chapter shall submit to the Board, in the form prescribed by the Board, evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant is of good moral character and meets the education, experience and training requirements. (b) In addition to …
27 V.I.C. § 534 License by endorsement
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(a) The Board may issue a license without examination to an applicant who has satisfied to the Board that the applicant has passed an examination and is or has been licensed or registered under the laws of another state, territory, or political subdivision of the United States, w…
27 V.I.C. § 535 License requirement
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for an individual to engage, or otherwise attempt to engage, in the practice of social work unless licensed as a social work associate, licensed social worker, licensed master social worker, or licensed clinical soc…
27 V.I.C. § 536 Exemption from requirement
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(a) Licensure under this chapter is not required of:(1) a person licensed in the Virgin Islands doing work within the scope of practice or duties of the person’s profession and ethics of their respective professions that overlaps with the practice of social work; provided the per…
27 V.I.C. § 537 Confidentiality
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(a) No social work associate, licensed social worker, licensed master social worker, or licensed clinical social worker shall disclose any information acquired from or provided by a client or from persons consulting with the social worker in a professional capacity except:(1) wit…
27 V.I.C. § 538 Bribery, fraud, misrepresentation and false statements
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(1) The following are misdemeanors punishable by a fine of not less than $500, but not more than $1,000:(1) obtaining or attempting to obtain a license, certificate, or renewal thereof by bribery or fraudulent representation;(2) knowingly making a false statement in connection wi…
27 V.I.C. § 539 Grounds for disciplinary proceedings
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(a) The Board may deny an application or, after a hearing, refuse to renew, suspend, revoke, censure, reprimand, restrict, or limit a license issued on proof that the person has engaged in unprofessional conduct within the five years preceding the filing of the complaint or the i…
27 V.I.C. § 540 Disciplinary proceedings
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(a) The Board shall conduct all hearings, which must be recorded by stenograph. Board decisions must be made by majority vote. The Board shall give not less than 20 days advance notice of a hearing, which notice must be served personally or by registered mail. (b) The respondent …
27 V.I.C. § 541 Renewal of licenses
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(a) All licenses are effective when issued by the Board. (b) A license issued under this chapter is valid for two years from the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the month of February. (c) A license may be renewed by the payment of the renewal fee and by the comple…
27 V.I.C. § 542 Fees
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The Board shall establish and published fees. The Board shall file an annual report of its activities with the Governor of the Virgin Islands and the report must include a statement of all receipts and disbursements.
27 V.I.C. § 543 [Reserved for Future Use.]
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27 V.I.C. § 543 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 History—Added July 11, 1983, No. 4843, Sess. L. 1983, p. 110; added July 9, 2025, No. 9002, § 1, Sess. L. 2025, p. —.Virgin Islands C…
27 V.I.C. § 544 [Reserved for Future Use.]
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27 V.I.C. § 544 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 History—Added July 11, 1983, No. 4843, Sess. L. 1983, p. 110; added July 9, 2025, No. 9002, § 1, Sess. L. 2025, p. —.Virgin Islands C…
27 V.I.C. § 545 [Reserved for Future Use.]
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27 V.I.C. § 545 Statutes current through Act 9046 of the 2025 session of the 36th Legislature, including all code changes through October 25, 2025 History—Added July 11, 1983, No. 4843, Sess. L. 1983, p. 111; added July 9, 2025, No. 9002, § 1, Sess. L. 2025, p. —.Virgin Islands C…
27 V.I.C. § 546 Board of Social Work Licensure
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(a) There is established the Virgin Islands Board of Social Work Licensure within the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs. The Board consists of five members appointed by the Governor of the Virgin Islands with the advice and consent of the Legislature of the Virgin Isla…
27 V.I.C. § 547 Duties of the Board
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(1) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in the chapter, the Board shall:(1) annually publish a list of the names and addresses of all persons who are licensed under this chapter;(2) promulgate regulations that set standards for professional practice, establish the proce…