Texas Occupations Code 604.352 – Other Criminal Offenses
(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly:
(1) sells, fraudulently obtains, or furnishes a respiratory care diploma, certificate, temporary permit, or record;
(2) practices respiratory care under a respiratory care diploma, certificate, temporary permit, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued;
(3) impersonates in any manner a respiratory care practitioner;
(4) practices respiratory care while the person’s certificate or temporary permit is suspended, revoked, or expired;
(5) conducts a formal respiratory care education program to prepare respiratory care personnel other than a program approved by the advisory board;
(6) employs a person as a respiratory care practitioner who does not hold a certificate or temporary permit in the practice of respiratory care; or
(7) otherwise practices medicine in violation of Section 604.002.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 604.352
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005