This subsection is repealed July 1, 2005.

Sec. 2. 32 MRSA §7053, sub-§2-A is enacted to read:

2-A.__Licensed master social worker.__As a licensed master social worker, an applicant must have received either a masters or doctoral degree in social work or social welfare from an accredited educational institution, must have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the board adherence to the ethics of the social work profession and must have successfully completed the examination prescribed by the board. After meeting these qualifications, the applicant must receive a "licensed master social worker" license. In addition, any person wishing to practice social work in a clinical setting must receive a "licensed master social worker, conditional" license.

This subsection takes effect July 1, 2005.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.