Missouri § 335.086 - Use of fraudulent credentials prohibited.
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§ 335.086. Use of fraudulent credentials prohibited.
No person, firm, corporation or association shall:
(1) Sell or attempt to sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish or attempt to furnish any nursing diploma, license, renewal or record or aid or abet therein;
(2) Practice nursing as defined by sections 335.011 to 335.099 under cover of any diploma, license, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or signed or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation;
(3) Practice nursing as defined by sections 335.011 to 335.099 unless duly licensed to do so under the provisions of sections 335.011 to 335.099;
(4) Use in connection with his or her name any designation tending to imply that he or she is a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, a licensed registered professional nurse, or a licensed practical nurse unless duly licensed so to practice under the provisions of sections 335.011 to 335.099;
(5) Practice nursing during the time his or her license issued under the provisions of sections 335.011 to 335.099 shall be suspended or revoked; or
(6) Conduct a nursing education program for the preparation of professional or practical nurses unless the program has been accredited by the board.
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(L. 1975 S.B. 108 § 16, A.L. 2023 H.B. 115 & 99 merged with H.B. 402 merged with S.B. 70 merged with S.B. 157)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 335.086 cover?
Section 335.086 ("Use of fraudulent credentials prohibited.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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