The improper use of the title of doctor, dental surgeon or midwife or of a diploma, certificate or other title legally required for the practice of these professions is punishable as the offence of usurpation of title provided for in article 433-17 of the French Penal Code.
Legal entities declared criminally liable, under the conditions set out in article 121-2 of the French Penal Code, for the offence defined in this article shall be liable to the fine set out in article 433-17 of the French Penal Code in accordance with the procedures set out in article 131-38 of the same code, as well as the penalties set out in 2° to 4° of article 433-25 of the same code.
Failure to comply with the provisions of article L. 4111-5 shall be deemed to constitute usurpation of the title of doctor, dental surgeon or midwife.