(1) It is unlawful for any person who does not have state certification in accordance with this chapter to:
(a) assume the title state certified court reporter; or
(b) assume the title or use the abbreviation C.C.R. or C.V.R. or any other similar words, letters, figures, or abbreviation to indicate that the person using that title or abbreviation is a state certified court reporter.
(2) Violation of this provision is a class A misdemeanor.