California · Business and Professions Code - BPC
BPC §2538.46: It is unlawful to use or attempt to use any license issued by the board that has been purchased, fraudulently issued, counterfeited, or materially altered as a valid license.
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It is unlawful to use or attempt to use a fraudulently obtained, counterfeited, or altered license as if it were valid.
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