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20-A §10802. Unlawful to issue, manufacture, or use false academic degrees; penalty

20-A ME Rev Stat § 10802 (2019) (N/A)
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§10802. Unlawful to issue, manufacture, or use false academic degrees; penalty

1.  False academic degree.  A person may not issue or manufacture a false academic degree. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class C crime.

[PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]

2.  Use of false academic degree.  A person may not use a false academic degree:

A. To obtain employment;   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]

B. To obtain a promotion or higher compensation in employment;   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]

C. To obtain admission to an institution of higher learning; or   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]

D. In connection with any business, trade, profession or occupation.   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]

A person who violates this subsection commits a Class D crime.

[PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).

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