(a) As used in this section, “false academic credential” means a document that provides evidence or demonstrates completion of an academic or professional course of study at the postsecondary level that results in the awarding of a certificate, degree, or rank that is issued by an individual or institution that is not:(1) Certified under § 6-61-301; or(2) Exempt from certification under § 6-61-301.
(1) Certified under § 6-61-301; or
(2) Exempt from certification under § 6-61-301.
(b) A person shall not knowingly use a false academic credential for the purpose of:(1) Obtaining:(A) Employment;(B) A license or certificate to practice a trade, profession, or occupation;(C) A promotion, compensation, or other benefit from an employer;(D) Admission to an institution of higher education; or(E) A position in government with authority over another person; or(2) Promoting or introducing oneself to others in any oral or written communication as having attained an academic title or a level of academic achievement.
(1) Obtaining:(A) Employment;(B) A license or certificate to practice a trade, profession, or occupation;(C) A promotion, compensation, or other benefit from an employer;(D) Admission to an institution of higher education; or(E) A position in government with authority over another person; or
(A) Employment;
(B) A license or certificate to practice a trade, profession, or occupation;
(C) A promotion, compensation, or other benefit from an employer;
(D) Admission to an institution of higher education; or
(E) A position in government with authority over another person; or
(2) Promoting or introducing oneself to others in any oral or written communication as having attained an academic title or a level of academic achievement.
(c) A person who violates this section may be convicted of a Class B misdemeanor and fined up to one thousand dollars ($1,000).