Md. Code, Health Occupations § 19-402
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 19-402
in effectUnless authorized to practice social work under this title, a person may not:
(1) Represent to the public that the person is a licensed social worker; or
(2) Use any title, abbreviation, sign, card, or other representation that the person is a licensed social worker, including the use of the words “social worker” or “social work” and the use of the abbreviations “LBSW”, “LMSW”, “LCSW”, or “LCSW–C”.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gho§ion=19-402&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026
