21 NCAC 63 .0603             NOTICE OF CHARGES AND HEARING

(a)  If an investigation conducted in accordance with Rule .0602 of this Section produces any evidence tending to show a violation of G.S. 90B or these Rules, the Board shall initiate disciplinary proceedings. Disciplinary proceedings conducted by the Board are governed by Article 3A of Chapter 150B of the NC General Statutes. Prior to any Board action, written notice containing the information required by G.S. 150B-38(b) shall be sent to the social worker involved and the complainant, if the disciplinary proceeding was initiated by a complainant.

(b)  Nothing in this Rule shall prevent the Board from summarily suspending a certificate or license in accordance with G.S. 150B-3(c) if the Board determines that the public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90B-6; 90B-11; 150B-38;

Eff. September 1, 1989;

Temporary Amendment Eff. October 1, 1999;

Amended Eff. July 1, 2000;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 19, 2015;

Amended Eff. October 1, 2021.