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2015 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
CHAPTER 33 - NURSES
Section 40-33-200. Unauthorized practice; penalty.

SC Code § 40-33-200 (2015) What's This?

A person who practices or offers to practice nursing in this State in violation of this chapter or who knowingly submits false information for the purpose of obtaining a license is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not more than fifty thousand dollars. Each violation constitutes a separate offense. The provisions of this chapter apply to a person or entity aiding and abetting in a violation of this chapter.

HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1.

Editor's Note

Prior Laws:1935 (39) 173; 1942 Code Section 5230; 1947 (45) 579; 1952 Code Section 56-953; 1962 Code Section 56-953; 1969 (56) 263; 1987 Act No. 114, Section 2; 1976 Code Section 40-33-20.

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