O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A.

O.C.G.A. § 43-26-42 (2019)

Criminal violations

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It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, including any corporation, association, or individual, to:

(1) Practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse without a valid current license, except as otherwise permitted under Code Section 43-26-41;

(2) Practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse under cover of any diploma, license, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained, signed, or issued;

(3) Practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse during the time the license is suspended, revoked, surrendered, or administratively revoked for failure to renew;

(4) 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;

(5) Fraudulently furnish a license to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse;

(6) Knowingly employ any person to practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse who is not a licensed practical nurse;

(7) Conduct a nursing education program in this state unless the program has been approved by the board; or

(8) Knowingly aid or abet any person to violate this article.

History

Code 1981, § 43-26-42, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2151, § 1; Ga. L. 2015, p. 954, § 9/HB 394.

Annotations

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.