O.C.G.A. § 43-26-42: Criminal violations.

It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, including any corporation, association, or individual, to:

(1) Practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse without a valid current license, except as otherwise permitted under Code Section 43-26-41;

(2) Practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse under cover of any diploma, license, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained, signed, or issued;

(3) Practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse during the time the license is suspended, revoked, surrendered, or administratively revoked for failure to renew;

(4) Use any words, abbreviations, figures, letters, title, sign, card, or device implying that such person is a licensed practical nurse unless such person is duly licensed to practice under the provisions of this article;

(5) Fraudulently furnish a license to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse;

(6) Knowingly employ any person to practice practical nursing as a licensed practical nurse who is not a licensed practical nurse;

(7) Conduct a nursing education program in this state unless the program has been approved by the board; or

(8) Knowingly aid or abet any person to violate this article.