(a) A person shall not sell, rent, or transfer a firearm to any person whom he or she knows is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm.
(b)
(1) Violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor, unless the firearm is:
(A) A handgun;
(B) An explosive or incendiary device, as defined in § 5-71-301;
(C) A defaced firearm, as described in § 5-73-107; or
(D) Other implement for the infliction of serious physical injury or death that serves no lawful purpose.
(2) If the firearm is listed in subdivision (b)(1) of this section, a violation of this section is a Class B felony.