An employer that intentionally or knowingly misclassifies an employee as an independent contractor commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $10,000 per violation may be adjudged.

A determination of misclassification of a worker as an independent contractor may result in the assessment of penalties under section 1051, 1082 or 1225 or Title 39‑A, section 105‑A or 324.

PL 2011, c. 643, §5 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 643, §14 (AFF).