Georgia § 43-26-42 - Criminal violations.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 43-26-42 — Criminal violations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-26-42. Criminal violations.
It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, including any corporation, association, or individual, to: Practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse without a valid current license, except as otherwise permitted under Code Section 43-26-41; Practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse under cover of any diploma, license, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained, signed, or issued; Practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse during the time the license is suspended, revoked, surrendered, or administratively revoked for failure to renew; Use any words, abbreviations, figures, letters, title, sign, card, or device implying that such person is a licensed practical nurse unless such person is duly licensed to practice under the provisions of this article; Fraudulently furnish a license to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse; Knowingly employ any person to practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse who is not a licensed practical nurse; Conduct a nursing education program in this state unless the program has been approved by the board; or Knowingly aid or abet any person to violate this article. (Code 1981, § 43-26-42 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2151, § 1; Ga. L. 2015, p. 954, § 9/HB 394.) The 2015 amendment, effective May 6, 2015, deleted "or graduate practical nurse" following "licensed practical nurse" in paragraph (a)(4). Cross references. - False or fraudulent advertising, § 10-1-420 et seq.
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 43-26-42
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 43-26-42 cover?
Section 43-26-42 ("Criminal violations.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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