1. (a) An individual who is placed on the registry may use the title or designation "state registered" in conjunction with the occupation name as given by the supporting organization as part of the individual's professional title on any letters, signs, cards, or advertisements in connection with the individual's occupation.

2. (b) An individual who is not state registered or who has been removed from the registry:

   1. (1) is not prohibited from performing for compensation an occupation of state registered individuals; but

   2. (2) shall not use:

      1. (A) the term "state registered"; or

      2. (B) any words, letters, or abbreviations that tend to indicate that the individual is state registered;

         as part of the individual's professional title on any letters, signs, cards, or advertisements in connection with the individual's occupation.

3. (c) A person who violates this section commits a Class B infraction.

As added by P.L.240-2015, SEC.3.