§150A-47 Penalties. In addition to penalties that may be applicable under section 150A-14, certified importers are subject to penalties as follows:
(1) A certified importer who violates any of the foregoing sections in this part shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor and, notwithstanding section 706-640, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000; and
(2) A certified importer who intentionally imports a microorganism not allowed by the importer's certification with the intent to propagate, sell, or release the microorganism shall be guilty of a class C felony and, notwithstanding section 706-640, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $50,000 but not more than $500,000. [L 1999, c 177, pt of §1]