N.Y. Education Law Section 6513
Unauthorized use of a professional title a crime

1.

Anyone not authorized to use a professional title regulated by this title, and who uses such professional title, shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

2.

Anyone who knowingly aids or abets three or more persons not authorized to use a professional title regulated by this title, to use such professional title, or knowingly employs three or more persons not authorized to use a professional title regulated by this title, who use such professional title in the course of such employment, shall be guilty of a class E felony.

Source: Section 6513 — Unauthorized use of a professional title a crime, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/EDN/6513 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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