Plain English Breakdown
The official text states criminal penalties do not apply for this specific violation but does not specify what other types of penalties might exist.
Rules for Using Master of Divinity Titles
This law stops people with a Master of Divinity degree from using titles like 'MDiv' or 'M.D.i.v.' in ads if they look too much like the medical title 'MD'.
What This Bill Does
- Prohibits displaying 'MDiv' or 'M.D.i.v.' in communications about a person's practice unless it is clearly different from 'MD' or 'M.D.'.
- Bans using colors, fonts, or sizes that make the 'MD' part stand out more than the rest of the title.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who have earned a Master of Divinity degree
Limits and Unknowns
- The effective date is not listed in the provided information.
- The text does not list specific non-criminal penalties for breaking this rule.