§ 8-705. Practicing with fraudulent record, diploma, license, or certificate

   (a) Practice registered nursing. -- A person may not practice registered nursing under color of any diploma, license, or record that is:

   (1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or

   (2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.

(b) Practice licensed practical nursing. -- A person may not practice licensed practical nursing under color of any diploma, license, or record that is:

   (1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or

   (2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.

(c) Practice as nursing assistant. -- An individual may not practice as a nursing assistant under color of any diploma, license, record, or certificate that is:

   (1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or

   (2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.

(d) Practice as certified medication technician. -- An individual may not practice as a certified medication technician under color of any diploma, license, record, or certificate that is:

   (1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or

   (2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.

(e) Practice as certified medicine aide. -- An individual may not practice as a certified medicine aide under color of any diploma, license, record, or certificate that is:

   (1) Illegally or fraudulently obtained; or

   (2) Signed or issued unlawfully or by fraudulent representation.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 301; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 2005, ch. 206; 2007, ch. 598.