§457-14  Violations of chapter; penalties. 
It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, including any corporation,
association, or individual to:



(1)  Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any
nursing diploma, license, renewal, or record or aid or abet therein; or



(2)  Practice nursing as defined by this chapter under
cover of any diploma, license, or record illegally or fraudulently signed or
issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation; or



(3)  Practice nursing as a registered or as a licensed
practical nurse unless licensed to practice under this chapter; or



(4)  Use in connection with the person's name any
designation tending to imply that the person is a registered nurse or a
licensed practical nurse unless licensed to practice under this chapter; or



(5)  Practice nursing as a registered nurse or as a
licensed practical nurse during the time the person's license issued under this
chapter is suspended or revoked; or



(6)  Conduct a nursing education program not
accredited by the board to prepare for a registered nurse or licensed practical
nurse unless the program has been accredited by the board; or



(7)  Otherwise violate any provision of this chapter.



Any of these misdemeanors shall be punishable
by a fine of not more than $500 for a first offense.  Each subsequent offense
shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not
more than one year, or both. [L 1970, c 71, pt of §1; am L 1983, c 119, §11; am
L 1992, c 234, §4]



 



Cross References



 



  Classification of offense and authorized punishment, see
§§701-107, 706-640, 663.