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(a) A person or entity that knowingly fails to comply with the provisions of this subchapter is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
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(b) A person or entity that knowingly fails to comply with the provisions of this subchapter shall be fined a civil penalty in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000).
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(c) A violation of this subchapter may be the basis for:
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(1) Denying an application for an initial license, permit, certificate, or any other form of permission required to practice or engage in a trade, occupation, or profession;
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(2) Denying an application for renewal of a license, permit, certificate, or any other form of permission required to practice or engage in a trade, occupation, or profession; or
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(3) Revoking a license, permit, certificate, or any other form of permission required to practice or engage in a trade, occupation, or profession.
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