NC S721

Changes the penalty for unauthorized practice of medicine from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class I felony for all persons practicing medicine or surgery without proper licensure and registration.

Removes the previous distinction that only out-of-state practitioners without North Carolina licensure were charged with a felony, making the felony penalty applicable uniformly.

Maintains the existing prohibition that persons practicing medicine without a license cannot collect fees for their services.

Becomes effective December 1, 2010, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date.