An individual may not:

1. (1) profess to be a certified surgical technologist; or

2. (2) use the initials "CST" or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a certified surgical technologist;

   unless the individual holds and maintains the Certified Surgical Technologist Credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

As added by P.L.36-2007, SEC.1.