Section 43-41-09 - Duties and responsibilities of boardIn addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this chapter, the board shall:
1. Adopt rules to administer and carry out the provisions of this chapter.2. Produce an annual list of the names and level of licensure of all persons licensed under this chapter and make the list available upon request.3. At its discretion, employ staff and provide for staff compensation.4. License social workers. The board may: a. Suspend the use of an examination for licensure.b. Waive examination requirements and create a process under which an applicant may apply for a waiver to licensure examination requirements.c. Create alternative requirements that do not require an examination to ascertain the qualifications and fitness of a candidate for a license to engage in the practice of social work.5. Establish fees and receive all moneys collected under this chapter.6. Deposit and disburse all fees and moneys collected by the board in accordance with section 54-44-12.7. Recommend prosecution for violations of this chapter to the appropriate state's attorney.8. Recommend the attorney general bring civil actions to seek injunctive and other relief against violations of this chapter.9. Establish continuing education requirements for license renewal.10. Adopt a code of social work ethics.Amended by S.L. 2023, ch. 289 (SB 2345),§ 2, eff. 7/1/2023.