Oklahoma § 59-1272 - Use of title
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-1272 — Use of title, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-1272. Use of title
A. No provision of the Social Worker’s Licensing Act shall be
construed as prohibiting any person, whether or not that person may
be licensed under the provisions of this act, and who is in fact a
member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers, from continuing
to use the title, Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers, and
the abbreviation, ACSW.
B. No provision of this act shall be construed as prohibiting
any person, whether or not that person may be licensed under the
provisions of this act, and who is in fact credentialed as a
Qualified Clinical Social Worker, from continuing to use the title,
Qualified Clinical Social Worker, and the abbreviation, QCSW.
C. No provision of this act shall be construed as prohibiting
any person, whether or not that person may be licensed under the
provisions of this act, and who is in fact credentialed as a
Diplomat in Clinical Social Work, from continuing to use the title,
Diplomat in Clinical Social Work, and the abbreviation, DCSW.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 140, § 22. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 124, §
18, eff. Oct. 1, 1980; Laws 2003, c. 85, § 21, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-1272
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-1272 cover?
Section 59-1272 ("Use of title") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 59-1272?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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