New Jersey § 45:9-22
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:9-22, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:9-22.
Any person commencing or continuing the practice of medicine and surgery in this State
without first having obtained a license, as provided in this chapter or any supplement
thereto, or contrary to any of the provisions of this chapter or any supplement thereto,
or who practices medicine and surgery under false or assumed name, or falsely impersonates
another practitioner of a like or different name, or buys, sells or fraudulently obtains
a diploma as a doctor of medicine and surgery or any branch thereof, or method of
treatment of human ailment, disease, pain, injury, deformity, mental or physical condition
or a license to practice medicine and surgery, record or registration pertaining to
the same, or any person, company or association who shall employ for a stated salary
or otherwise, or aid or assist any person not regularly licensed to practice medicine
and surgery in this State, to practice medicine and surgery therein, or who violates
any of the provisions of this chapter or any supplement thereto, shall be liable to
a penalty of two hundred dollars ($200.00), for the first offense. Every person practicing medicine and surgery under a firm name and every person
practicing medicine and surgery or as an employee of another shall cause his name
to be conspicuously displayed and kept in a conspicuous place at the entrance of the
place where such practice shall be conducted, and any person who shall neglect to
cause his name to be displayed as herein required, shall be liable to a penalty of
one hundred dollars ($100.00). The penalties provided for by this section shall be sued for and recovered by and
in the name of the State Board of Medical Examiners of New Jersey, in a summary manner,
pursuant to “the penalty enforcement law” ( N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq. ) and the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey. Process shall be either in the nature of a summons or warrant.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:9-22
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:9-22 cover?
Section 45:9-22 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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