Maryland § 19-304
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 19-304, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-304.
(a) An approved applicant is entitled to be examined for licensure as provided in this section.
(b) The Board shall ensure that a Board–approved examination for each category of license is made available for an applicant to take at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board determines.
(c) The Board shall notify each approved applicant of the procedures for taking the examination.
(d) (1) The Board shall approve the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for each type of examination given under this subtitle.
(2) The examinations given under this subtitle shall strive to be free of cultural bias.
(e) (1) The Board, by regulation, may limit:
(i) The number of times an applicant may be reexamined after failing an examination required under this subtitle; and
(ii) The interval between reexaminations.
(2) If an applicant is permitted to be reexamined under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the applicant shall pay a fee to the examining body approved by the Board.
(f) The examination shall be prepared to measure the competence of the applicant to engage in the pertinent practice of social work.
(g) In the preparation, administration, and grading of an examination, the Board may employ, cooperate, or contract with an organization or consultant.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 19-304
What does Maryland Code § 19-304 cover?
Section 19-304 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 19-304?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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