§ 4322 Licensing Fraud Penalties

Business and Professions Code·California

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•Don't lie to get a license for yourself or someone else.
•Don't pretend to have a license if you don't.
•If you break this rule, you can get fined up to $5,000 or go to jail for up to 50 days, or both.

Example

You want to be a nurse but didn't pass the test, so you fake your papers to get a nursing license.

This is against the law. You could get fined or go to jail for lying about your license.

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§ 4322 Licensing Fraud Penalties

Any person who attempts to secure or secures licensure for himself or herself or any other person under this chapter by making or causing to be made any false representations, or who fraudulently represents himself or herself to be registered, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000), or by imprisonment not exceeding 50 days, or by both that fine and imprisonment. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 878, Sec. 31. Effective January 1, 1999.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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imprisonment conviction fraud license fine misdemeanor punishment

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California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 4322.

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