2012 Arkansas Code
Title 6 - Education
Subtitle 5 - Postsecondary And Higher Education Generally
Chapter 61 - Postsecondary Institutions Generally
Subchapter 1 - -- General Provisions
§ 6-61-135 - False academic credential.
(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 post-secondary 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.
(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.
(c) A person who violates this section may be convicted of a Class B misdemeanor and fined up to one thousand dollars ($1,000).
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