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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 20-A, § 10802

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

PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).

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;

B. To obtain a promotion or higher compensation in employment;

C. To obtain admission to an institution of higher learning; or

D. In connection with any business, trade, profession or occupation.

A person who violates this subsection commits a Class D crime.

Official source: Maine Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Maine statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.