Penalty, Exception.—To practise medicine or surgery without a certificate is a misdemeanor punishable with a fine of from $10 to $25.
To file or attempt to file as his own the diploma or certificate of another or a forged affidavit of identification is a felony punishable same as forgery. The act does not apply to women who pursue the avocation of midwife (ib., s. 14, as amended Act 1891, c. 109, s. 4).
Fees.—To the county court clerk, for recording certificate, the usual fee (ib., s. 9).
To the board of examiners, for issuing a certificate, $1.
To the board of examiners, for examination of non-graduate, $10.
If applicant fails to pass a satisfactory examination, and no certificate or license is issued to him, $5 only is retained.
For a certificate of temporary license, $1, which is to be credited to the applicant when he applies for a permanent license (ib., s. 12, as amended Act 1891, c. 109, s. 2).
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Constitutional Provision.—The legislature may pass laws prescribing the qualifications of practitioners of medicine, but no preference shall ever be given by law to any schools of medicine (Const. 1876, art. xiv., s. 31 in part).
Boards of Examiners.—A board of medical examiners for each judicial district is appointed by the judge of the district court (R. S., art. 3,625).