Education Law § 6513 · 4. Unauthorized Acts
Unauthorized use of a professional title a crime
Text — Law content up to date as of October 2, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 6513. Unauthorized use of a professional title a crime. 1. Anyone not authorized to use a professional title regulated by this title, and who uses such professional title, shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
2. Anyone who knowingly aids or abets three or more persons not authorized to use a professional title regulated by this title, to use such professional title, or knowingly employs three or more persons not authorized to use a professional title regulated by this title, who use such professional title in the course of such employment, shall be guilty of a class E felony.
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