Unlawful to issue, manufacture, or use false academic degrees; penalty

20-A M.R.S. § 10802, under FALSE ACADEMIC DEGREES OR CERTIFICATES.

20-A M.R.S. § 10802

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.

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.