Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4996.5 · Article 4. Licensure
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4996.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The board shall issue a license to each applicant meeting the requirements of this article, which license, so long as the renewal fees have been paid, licenses the holder to engage in the practice of clinical social work as defined in Section 4996.9, entitles the holder to use the title of licensed clinical social worker, and authorizes the holder to hold himself or herself out as qualified to perform any of the functions delineated by this chapter. The form and content of the license shall be determined by the director in accordance with Section 164.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 307, Sec. 62. (SB 821) Effective January 1, 2010.
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