Indiana Code 25-22.5-8-2. Offenses
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Sec. 2. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this article by unlawfully practicing medicine or osteopathic medicine commits a Class C felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014) or a Level 5 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 (c) A person who knowingly or intentionally acts as a physician assistant without the license required under IC 25-27.5 commits a Class D felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014) or a Level 6 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).
(b) A person who, before July 1, 2015, practices midwifery without the license required under this article commits a Class D felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014) or a Level 6 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 5 felony | between 1 and 6 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-22.5-8-2
- Physician: means any person who holds the degree of doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy or its equivalent and who holds a valid unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in Indiana. See Indiana Code 25-22.5-1-1.1
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.271, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2541; P.L.247-1985, SEC.19; P.L.90-2007, SEC.5; P.L.232-2013, SEC.17; P.L.158-2013, SEC.284; P.L.112-2014, SEC.27.