Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 8, August 19, 2024
Section 626.863 - UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE(a) A person who is not a peace officer or part-time peace officer is guilty of a misdemeanor if the person: (1) makes a representation of being a peace officer or part-time peace officer, or (2) performs or attempts to perform an act, duty, or responsibility reserved by law for licensed peace officers and part-time peace officers.(b) A peace officer who authorizes or knowingly allows a person to violate paragraph (a) is guilty of a misdemeanor.(c) The board shall designate the appropriate law enforcement agency to investigate violations of this section. The attorney general shall prosecute violations of this section.(d) A person who violates this section and who has previously been convicted of a violation of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.1987 c 334 s 6; 2005 c 10 art 2 s 4; 2009 c 59 art 5s 19