Ethics & California LawQuestion 124 of 484

A practitioner advertises herself online as a "licensed cosmetologist" although her license expired two years ago. This is best described as:

a.A harmless lapse since experience does not expire
b.Unlicensed practice and misrepresentation, both prohibited
c.Permitted while a renewal application is pending
d.Allowed if she only works on family members

Explanation

An expired license is no license. Practicing or advertising as licensed while expired is unlicensed practice and misrepresentation under BPC §7317.

Law Reference: BPC §7317

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