1. (a) Except in connection with a criminal proceeding brought under this part, a person may not charge or receive a fee from an applicant, recipient, or any other person:

   1. (1) with respect to an application under this part; or
   2. (2) to represent an applicant or recipient in any proceeding under this part.
2. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.

Added by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.