(225 ILCS 325/39) (from Ch. 111, par. 5239)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2020)
Sec. 39. Violations.
(a) Using or attempting to use an expired license or registration is a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) Each of the following acts is a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense:
(1) A violation of any provision of this Act or its
rules, except as noted in subsection (a) or (c) of this Section;
(2) The making of any wilfully false oath or
affirmation in any matter or proceeding where an oath or affirmation is required by this Act;
(3) Using or attempting to use an inactive,
suspended, or revoked license or the license or seal of another, or impersonating another licensee, or practicing professional engineering while one's license is inactive, suspended, or revoked;
(4) The practice, attempt to practice, or offer to
practice professional engineering without a license as a licensed professional engineer, with each day of practicing professional engineering, or attempting to practice professional engineering, and each instance of offering to practice professional engineering without a license as a licensed professional engineer constituting a separate offense;
(5) Advertising or displaying any sign or card or
other device which might indicate to the public that the person or entity is entitled to practice as a professional engineer, or using the initials "P.E.", or using the title "engineer" or any of its derivations, unless such person holds an active license as a professional engineer in the State of Illinois, or such professional service corporation, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, professional design firm, limited liability company, or other entity is in compliance with Section 23 of this Act; or
(6) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license by
fraud.
(c) A violation of paragraphs (3), (6), (10), (11), (15), or (17) of subsection (a-1) of Section 24 is not subject to the penalty provisions of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 92-145, eff. 1-1-02)
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