§ 90B-2. Purpose.
§90B‑2. Purpose.
Since the profession of socialwork significantly affects the lives of the people of this State, it is thepurpose of this Chapter to protect the public by setting standards forqualification, training, and experience for those who seek to representthemselves to the public as certified social workers or licensed clinicalsocial workers and by promoting high standards of professional performance forthose engaged in the practice of social work. (1983, c. 495, s. 1; 1999‑313,s. 1.)