# 26 V.S.A. § 5003: Prohibitions; offenses

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5003

## Section

- **Citation:** 26 V.S.A. § 5003
- **Heading:** Prohibitions; offenses
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 26 / Chapter 97 / Section 5003

## Text

(a) It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person, including any corporation, association, or individual, to:

(1) sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any design degree, diploma, certificate of registration, license, or any other related document or record or to aid or abet therein;

(2) practice design under cover of any degree, diploma, registration, license, or related document or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or signed or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation;

(3) practice design unless duly registered and currently licensed or otherwise authorized to do so under the provisions of this chapter;

(4) represent himself or herself as being licensed or otherwise authorized by this State to practice design or use in connection with a name any words, letters, signs, or figures that imply that a person is a licensed designer when not licensed or otherwise authorized under this chapter;

(5) practice design during the time a license or authorization issued under this chapter is suspended or revoked;

(6) employ an unlicensed or unauthorized person to practice as a licensed designer; or

(7) practice or employ a licensed designer to practice beyond the scope of his or her practice prescribed by rule.

(b) Any person violating this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in 3 V.S.A. § 127.

## Nearby sections

- [26 V.S.A. § 5001 § 5001. Purpose and effect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5001.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5002 § 5002. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5002.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5003 § 5003. Prohibitions; offenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5003.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5004 § 5004. Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5004.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5005 § 5005. Qualified professional engineers exempt](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5005.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5011 § 5011. Duties of the Director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5011.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5012 § 5012. Advisor appointees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5012.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5021 § 5021. Eligibility for licensure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5021.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5022 § 5022. License renewal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5022.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5023 § 5023. Applications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5023.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5024 § 5024. Licensure generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5024.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5025 § 5025. Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5025.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5026 § 5026. Unprofessional conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5026.md)

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