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Education Law § 6513 · 4. Unauthorized Acts

Unauthorized use of a professional title a crime

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§ 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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