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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 6Art. 5§ 2797 License Exam Fraud Prohibition

§ 2797 License Exam Fraud Prohibition

Business and Professions Code·California
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§ 2797 License Exam Fraud Prohibition

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't lie or pretend to be someone else when taking a test or applying for a license.
  • •You can't let someone else pretend to be you for a test or license.
  • •Helping someone else lie or pretend to be you (or someone else) for a test or license is also not allowed.

Example

Your friend wants to get a driver's license but is nervous about the test. They ask you to take the test for them, pretending to be them.

This is against the law. You can't pretend to be your friend to take their driver's license test, and your friend can't ask you to do that either.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 2797 License Exam Fraud Prohibition

It is unlawful for a person to wilfully make any false representation or to impersonate any other person or permit or aid any person in any manner to impersonate him in connection with any examination or application for a license, or request to be examined or licensed. (Added by Stats. 1939, Ch. 807.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

licenserepresentationconnectionexaminationapplication

Related Statutes

  • § 4542 License Exam Fraud Prohibition
  • § 2815.5 Nurse-Midwife Certification Fees
  • § 2732.1 Interim Nursing License Permit
  • § 2815 Nursing License Examination Fees
  • § 2830.7 Nurse Anesthetist Certification Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 2797.
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