C.__A person who misrepresents information on a trip ticket commits a civil violation and is subject to the penalties provided in section 2368.

D.__A person who misrepresents information on a trip ticket after having previously violated this subchapter or rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter commits a civil violation and is subject to the penalties provided in section 2368.

Sec. E-8. 10 MRSA §2368, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 804, §11, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

§2368.__Violations; penalties

1.__Civil violations.__The following penalties apply to violations of this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter.

A.__A person who violates this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.

B.__A person who violates this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter after having previously violated this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $2,000.

These penalties may be recovered by the state sealer on behalf of the State in a civil action.

2.__Private action. A person who violates this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter is liable in a civil action to a person aggrieved by the violation pursuant to the remedies set forth in Title 26, section 626-A.__The civil action for damages may be brought by either the aggrieved party or, at the request of the state sealer, by the Attorney General.

Sec. E-9. 10 MRSA §2505, as amended by PL 1999, c. 646, §2, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

§2505.__Malfeasance

1.__Falsification of certificate.__A licensed public weighmaster who falsifies a weight certificate or who delegates authority to a person not licensed as a licensed public