Except as otherwise provided in § 3–404 of this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice chiropractic in this State unless licensed by the Board.

Unless authorized to practice chiropractic under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice chiropractic in this State. Unless authorized to practice under this title, a person may not use the title “chiropractor”, or “D.C.”, or any other term or title with the intent to represent that the person practices chiropractic.

A person may not buy, sell, or fraudulently obtain: A license; or Any diploma or degree required under § 3–302 of this title.

A person who practices or attempts to practice chiropractic without a license in violation of § 3–501 of this subtitle or represents to the public in violation of § 3–502 of this subtitle that the person is authorized to practice chiropractic is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to: For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months; or For a subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $6,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year. A person who is convicted under the provisions of this section shall reimburse the Board for the direct costs of the Board, including court reporting services and expert witness fees, incurred as a result of a prosecution under this section.