KRS 335.030: Practice prohibitions -- Use of titles.

(1) A person shall not engage in the practice of social work in the Commonwealth of

Kentucky, whether in person, through telehealth, or other technology, unless the

person:

(a) Is licensed in accordance with the provisions of KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and

335.990;

(b) Is practicing under a temporary permit issued by the board in accordance with

KRS 335.070 and applicable administrative regulations; or

(c) Holds an active, unencumbered multistate license and the multistate

authorization to practice in accordance with KRS 335.135.

(2) A person shall not hold himself or herself out to the public by any title or

description of services representing the person as a "Certified Social Worker,"

"Licensed Social Worker," "Licensed Clinical Social Worker," or any other title

that includes such words except as such usage of title or description is authorized by

KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and 335.990, or any comparable designation authorized

under a multistate license and multistate authorization to practice recognized

pursuant to KRS 335.135.