37-22-101. Purpose. The legislature finds and declares that because the profession of social work profoundly affects the lives of people of this state it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the common good by insuring ethical, qualified, and professional practice of social work. This chapter and the rules promulgated under 37-22-201 set standards of qualification, education, training, and experience and will establish professional ethics for those who seek to engage in the practice of social work as licensed social workers.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 544, L. 1983.