State Act

The Maharashtra State Council for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Act, 2002.

34. Misuse of title.— If any person not being a registered practitioner takes or uses the description of occupational therapy or physiotherapy practitioner, occupational therapist or physiotherapist or consultant in occupational therapy or physiotherapy or not possessing a recognised occupational therapy or physiotherapy qualification, uses a degree or a diploma or an abbreviation indicating or implying such occupational therapy or physiotherapy qualification, shall, on conviction, be punished,— (a) for a first offence, with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees ; and (b) for a subsequent offence, with imprisonment which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.