54-1414 UNLAWFUL CONDUCT -- PENALTIES.
PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES
CHAPTER 14
NURSES
54-1414. Unlawful conduct -- Penalties. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation, association or other legal entity to:
(a) Practice nursing in this state without a current license unless exempted from licensure by this chapter; or
(b) Falsify or forge any application for licensure, license, renewal of license or certification required by this chapter; or
(c) Falsely represent by use of any designation, title, or statement, that he is licensed pursuant to this chapter; or
(d) Falsely represent, by use of any designation, title or statement, that a school or course is approved pursuant to this chapter; or
(e) Employ unlicensed persons to practice nursing in this state unless the person is exempt from licensure by this chapter; or
(f) Aid, abet, assist or encourage any person in violating this chapter.
(2) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by fine not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300) or by imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months or both such fine and imprisonment.