Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 10803 – Unlawful to use degree or certificate when course work not completed; penalty
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1. Unlawful use of degree. A person may not knowingly use a degree, certificate, diploma, transcript or other document purporting to indicate that the person has completed an organized program of study or completed courses when the person has not completed the organized program of study or the courses as indicated on the degree, certificate, diploma, transcript or document:
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).]
[PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D crime | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 10803
- Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class D crime.
[PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).