New Hampshire Revised Statutes 326-H:19 – Offenses
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I. It shall be a class A misdemeanor for any natural person, and a felony for any other person to:
(a) Practice as a licensed dietitian under the guise of any diploma, permit, certificate, license, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued.
For details, see N.H. Rev. Stat. 651:2
(b) Impersonate in any manner a licensed dietitian by use of any title that contains the word “dietitian”, use of the abbreviation “LD”, or use any words, signs, symbols, or devices which represent a person licensed under this chapter.
II. It shall be a class B misdemeanor for any person to:
(a) Sell, fraudulently obtain, or furnish any license established under this chapter or aid and abet such conduct.
(b) Fail to notify the board of the suspension, probation, or revocation of any past or present license, certification, or registration required to practice as a dietitian in this or any other jurisdiction.
(c) Make false representations or impersonate or act as proxy for another person or allow or aid any person to impersonate him or her in connection with any examination or application for licensure or request to be licensed.
(d) Violate any other provision of this chapter.
(a) Practice as a licensed dietitian under the guise of any diploma, permit, certificate, license, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued.
Attorney's Note
Under the New Hampshire Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
| Class B misdemeanor | [none] | up to $1,200 |
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 326-H:19
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies corporate and politic as well as to individuals. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:9
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(b) Impersonate in any manner a licensed dietitian by use of any title that contains the word “dietitian”, use of the abbreviation “LD”, or use any words, signs, symbols, or devices which represent a person licensed under this chapter.
II. It shall be a class B misdemeanor for any person to:
(a) Sell, fraudulently obtain, or furnish any license established under this chapter or aid and abet such conduct.
(b) Fail to notify the board of the suspension, probation, or revocation of any past or present license, certification, or registration required to practice as a dietitian in this or any other jurisdiction.
(c) Make false representations or impersonate or act as proxy for another person or allow or aid any person to impersonate him or her in connection with any examination or application for licensure or request to be licensed.
(d) Violate any other provision of this chapter.