Sec. 3. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to practice dental hygiene in Indiana without a license from the board authorizing that person to practice dental hygiene in this state.

     (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor.

Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.3. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.110; P.L.30-2005, SEC.1.

Attorney's Note

Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class B misdemeanorup to 180 daysup to $1,000
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-13-1-3

  • Board: means the state board of dentistry established by IC 25-14-1. See Indiana Code 25-13-1-2
  • License: means the license to practice dental hygiene issued by the state board of dentistry to dental hygienist candidates who satisfactorily pass the board's examinations. See Indiana Code 25-13-1-2