Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18306 – Fraudulent sale or alteration of diplomas or licenses
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1. Fraudulent or altered diploma or license; bribery. A person may not:
A. Sell or offer to sell a diploma conferring a dental degree or license granted pursuant to the laws of this State; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
B. Procure a license or diploma with intent that it be used as evidence of the right to practice dentistry by a person other than the one upon whom the diploma or license was conferred; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
C. With fraudulent intent alter a diploma or license to practice dentistry; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
D. Use or attempt to use an altered diploma or license; or [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
E. Attempt to bribe a member of the board by the offer or use of money or other pecuniary reward or by other undue influence. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E crime | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18306
- Board: means the Board of Dental Practice established in Title 5, section 12004?A, subsection 10. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18302
- Dentistry: means the scope of practice for a dentist as described in section 18371. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18302
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. Except as otherwise specifically provided, violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17?A, section 34, subsection 4?A.
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).