Code of Massachusetts Regulations
258 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Title 258 CMR 20.00 - Standards Of Professional Practice And Conduct
Section 20.14 - Unlawful Advertising Practices
Universal Citation: 258 MA Code of Regs 258.20
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) A social worker shall not advertise for clients in a manner that is false, deceptive, or misleading.
(2) A licensed social worker shall not:
(a) Fail or refuse to disclose his or her
licensure level in any print, electronic or other advertising materials used to
inform the public about his or her practice;
(b) Perform any advertised function or
service at a fee or cost which is higher than the fee or cost advertised,
unless:
1. the social worker cannot reasonably
charge the advertised amount because of unforeseen circumstances,
2. the social worker informs all parties
directly involved of those unforeseen circumstances, and
3. the social worker obtains the informed
written consent of all parties directly involved prior to performing the
function or service at the higher amount;
(c) Otherwise fail to comply with all
representations contained in any advertisement; or
(d) Communicate any advertisement to the
public by use of radio, television, motion pictures or other electronic media
unless:
1. such advertisement has been
pre-recorded and approved for broadcasting or dissemination by the social
worker, and
2. a copy of such
advertisement is retained by the social worker and made available to the Board
upon request.
(3) A group social work practice shall not fail to disclose or provide the names and licensure levels of all social workers employed by or affiliated with the group practice, including supervisors and consultants.
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