Any person who violates any provision of sections 20-126h to 20-126w, inclusive, or section 20-126y shall be guilty of a class D felony. Any person who continues to practice dental hygiene or engage as a dental hygienist, after his license or authority to so do has been suspended or revoked and while such disability continues, shall be guilty of a class D felony. For the purposes of this section, each instance of patient contact or consultation which is in violation of any provision of this section shall constitute a separate offense. Failure to renew a license in a timely manner shall not constitute a violation for the purposes of this section.
(P.A. 94-149, S. 13; P.A. 13-258, S. 78; P.A. 19-72, S. 5.)
History: P.A. 13-258 amended penalty for violation of Secs. 20-126h to 20-126w or continued practice without authority from fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years to a class D felony and made technical changes; P.A. 19-72 added reference to Sec. 20-126y, effective January 1, 2020.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 379a - Dental Hygienists
Section 20-126i. - Application for license. Application from foreign dental school graduate.
Section 20-126j. - Examination of applicants.
Section 20-126k. - Licensure without examination.
Section 20-126l. - Definitions. Scope of practice. Limitations. Continuing education. Exceptions.
Section 20-126m. - Display of license.
Section 20-126n. - License renewal.
Section 20-126o. - Disciplinary action by the department.
Section 20-126p. - Change of residence out of state.
Section 20-126q. - False representations.
Section 20-126u. - Regulations.