1. A person who transacts business, using the name, as a partner, of one not interested with him as a partner, or using the designation 'and company,' or '& Co.' when no actual partner is represented thereby is guilty of a misdemeanor. This section shall not apply to any case, where it is specially prescribed by statute that a partnership name may be continued in use by a successor, survivor, or other person. 2. Provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the use of the designation 'and associates' or '& associates' by a professional or professionals who actually practice such profession with or employ one or more other professionals engaged in such profession.
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