(a) On and after January 1, 2016, a person performing or offering to perform, or an employer authorizing a person not exempt by the provisions of section three of this article, to perform, heating, ventilating, and cooling work without a license issued by the Commissioner of Labor, is subject to a cease and desist order.
(b) A person continuing to perform, or an employer continuing to authorize a person not exempt by the provisions of 21-16-3 of this code, to perform, heating, ventilating, and cooling work after the issuance of a cease and desist order is subject to the following penalties:
(1) For the first offense, a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $1,000;