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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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;
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;
C. With fraudulent intent alter a diploma or license to practice dentistry;
D. Use or attempt to use an altered diploma or license; or
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.
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 32. Professions and Occupations § 18306. Fraudulent sale or alteration of diplomas or licenses - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-32-professions-and-occupations/me-rev-st-tit-32-sect-18306/
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