If any person for any reason whatsoever, shall practice, attempt, or offer to practice dentistry or dental hygiene illegally within the meaning of this chapter, he or she shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined not less than Two Thousand Dollars ($2.000.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or be imprisoned in the county jail not less than two (2) months nor more than six (6) months.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 73 - Professions and Vocations
General Licensing Requirements
§ 73-9-7. State board of dental examiners; dental districts; nominations for appointment
§ 73-9-11. How members shall qualify; quorum
§ 73-9-13. Officers of board; duties and powers
§ 73-9-15. Vote of board members
§ 73-9-17. Board to implement chapter
§ 73-9-19. Registration of dentists
§ 73-9-25. Examinations; subjects; time and place for holding
§ 73-9-27. Licenses; how issued and fees
§ 73-9-29. Certification of dental specialists
§ 73-9-35. Licenses to be exhibited
§ 73-9-37. Duplicate licenses: when issued
§ 73-9-39. Practice under corporation or business name prohibited
§ 73-9-43. Schedule of license fees; delinquency penalties; disposition and distribution of fees
§ 73-9-45. Board members to investigate complaints
§ 73-9-51. Board members not liable to suit for official acts
§ 73-9-53. Licensed pharmacists may fill dentists' prescriptions
§ 73-9-55. Authorization for dental laboratory work
§ 73-9-57. Penalties for practicing illegally
§ 73-9-59. Prosecuting officers under duty to act
§ 73-9-63. Complaint filed against dentist or dental hygienist; hearing