Article 782 — Fraudulent Securing and Use of Degrees and Certificates.

Whoever, apart from the cases punishable under the Criminal Code (Art. 385), with a view to securing an undue moral or material advantage: (a) commits a fraud in official examinations, competitions or entries for the purpose of obtaining a license or a certificate of professional capacity, a diploma or a degree, a post or employment in a public office or department; or (b) avails himself of a certificate, diploma or degree which he does not possess or to which he is not entitled, is punishable with fine or arrest not exceeding one month.