Unlawful Conduct — Penalties

TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 14 NURSES 54-1414. Unlawful conduct — Penalties. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation, association or other legal entity to: (a)  Practice nursing in this state without a current license unless exempted from licensure by this chapter; or (b)  Falsify or forge any application for licensure, license, renewal of license or certification required by this chapter; or (c)  Falsely represent by use of any designation, title, or statement, that he is licensed pursuant to this chapter; or (d)  Falsely represent, by use of any designation, title or statement, that a school or course is approved pursuant to this chapter; or (e)  Employ unlicensed persons to practice nursing in this state unless the person is exempt from licensure by this chapter; or (f)  Aid, abet, assist or encourage any person in violating this chapter. (2)  Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by fine not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300) or by imprisonment not to exceed six (6) months or both such fine and imprisonment.