Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 410: FALSE ACADEMIC DEGREES OR CERTIFICATES
20-A §10802. Unlawful to issue, manufacture, or use false academic degrees; penalty

§10802. Unlawful to issue, manufacture, or use false academic degrees; penalty
1.  False academic degree.  A person may not issue or manufacture a false academic degree. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class C crime.  
[PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Use of false academic degree.  A person may not use a false academic degree:  
A. To obtain employment;   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
B. To obtain a promotion or higher compensation in employment;   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
C. To obtain admission to an institution of higher learning; or   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
D. In connection with any business, trade, profession or occupation.   [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
A person who violates this subsection commits a Class D crime.  
[PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).