1. (a) If a person violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the state chemist may:

   1. (1) warn, issue a citation to, or impose a civil penalty on the person;
   2. (2) deny, suspend, revoke, or amend the person's registration under this chapter;
   3. (3) refer the person for criminal prosecution; or

   4. (4) refer the person to another appropriate governmental agency.

      However, nothing in this chapter requires the state chemist to impose a civil penalty for a violation.

2. (b) The state chemist shall impose a civil penalty only according to the schedule of civil penalties in section 49.6 of this chapter.
3. (c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.120-2008, SEC.59. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.31; P.L.98-2026, SEC.37.