Section 250-61-225. Issuance of false academic credentials.

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(1) It is unlawful for a person or entity to:

(a) Grant, award or offer to grant or award a false academic credential, in violation of this chapter; or

(b) Represent that a credit earned or granted by a person or entity, in violation of this chapter, can be applied toward a credential offered by another person; or

(c) Solicit another person to seek a credential or credit offered in violation of this chapter.

(2) The granting, awarding or issuance of a false academic credential is a Class C felony and is subject to criminal and civil penalties as prescribed in RCW 9A.20.021.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.76.120 and 28B.85.020. WSR 09-02-008, § 250-61-225, filed 12/29/08, effective 1/29/09.]

RCW 28B.76.120 and 28B.85.020. WSR 09-02-008, § 250-61-225, filed 12/29/08, effective 1/29/09.

                    
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