American Samoa § 31.0232 - Evidence of practice.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0232 — Evidence of practice., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.0232. Evidence of practice.
The display or uttering by a person of a card, sign, advertisement, or other printed, engraved or written instrument or device bearing a person’s name in conjunction with the words “Certified Public Accountant” or any abbreviation thereof, of the words “Public Accountant” or any abbreviation thereof, is prima facie evidence in any action brought under 31.0230 or 31.0231 that the person whose name is so displayed caused or procured the display or uttering of such card, advertisement or other printed, engraved or written instrument or device and that such person is holding himself out to be a Certified Public Accountant or Public Accountant holding a current permit to practice issued under 31.0219. In any such action, evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited in 31.0222 through 31.0224 is sufficient to justify an injunction or a conviction without evidence of a general course of conduct.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 31.0232
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0232 cover?
Section 31.0232 ("Evidence of practice.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 31.0232?
A common citation format is "American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0232" (American Samoa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 31.0232 apply to my situation?
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