Prohibited conduct.

1. A registered interior designer shall not: (a) Knowingly violate any state or federal criminal law; or (b) Counsel or assist a client in conduct that the registered interior designer knows, or should know, involves fraud or other illegal acts. 2. A registered interior designer shall not give, lend or promise anything of value to a public officer with the intent to influence or attempt to influence the judgment or actions of the public officer in connection with a prospective or existing project in which the interior designer is interested.