[Until January 30, 2003, this section reads as follows:]

1. (A) It is unlawful for an agent, collector, or other person to:

   1. (1) undertake or pretend to represent an insurer licensed to do business in this State, or to collect or do business for the insurer without the authority of the insurer;
   2. (2) secure cash advances by false statements; or
   3. (3) fail to turn over or satisfactorily account for all collections of the insurer when required.

2. (B) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than two years.

   1. (A) It is unlawful for a producer, collector, or other person to:

      1. (1) undertake or pretend to represent an insurer licensed to do business in this State, or to collect or do business for the insurer without the authority of the insurer;
      2. (2) secure cash advances by false statements; or
      3. (3) fail to turn over or satisfactorily account for all collections of the insurer when required.
   2. (B) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than two years.

   [From and after January 31, 2003, this section is entitled "Other offenses by producers" and reads as follows:]