Prohibition of practice by unregistered persons under this Act

(1) No person other than a person registered under this Act shall practice as a nurse or nurse-midwife. (2) Any person who acts in contravention of this section shall, on conviction, be punishable with:- (a) in case of a first offence, with imprisonment for a period which may extend to six months and with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees; and (b) in case of a second or subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a period which may extend to one year, but which shall not be less than three months and with fine which shall not be less than two lakh rupees, which may extend to five lakh rupees.