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2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 25. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
ARTICLE 27.5. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
CHAPTER 7. UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE; PENALTY; SANCTIONS
IC 25-27.5-7Chapter 7. Unauthorized Practice; Penalty; Sanctions
IC 25-27.5-7-1
Unauthorized practice
Sec. 1. An individual may not:
(1) profess to be a physician assistant;
(2) use the title "physician assistant", including the use of the title by a physician who is not licensed under IC 25-22.5; or
(3) use the initials "P.A." or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a physician assistant licensed under this article;
unless the individual is licensed under this article. However, use of the initials "PA" by a public accountant who is authorized to use the initials "PA" by IC 25-2.1-12-6 is not a violation of this section.
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.271; P.L.90-2007, SEC.28; P.L.3-2008, SEC.195.
IC 25-27.5-7-2
Violations
Sec. 2. An individual who violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11.
IC 25-27.5-7-3
Sanctions
Sec. 3. In addition to the penalty under section 2 of this chapter, a physician assistant who violates this article is subject to the sanctions under IC 25-1-9.
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11.
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