California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §2797: 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

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to falsely represent yourself, impersonate another person, or help someone impersonate you in connection with a license examination or application.

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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.

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