2.__Civil violations.__The following violations are civil violations.

A.__A person may not violate this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter or Title 22, chapter 258-A or a rule adopted pursuant to Title 22, chapter 258-A.__ Except as provided in paragraph B, the following penalties apply to violations of this paragraph.

(1)__A person who violates this paragraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $1,500 may be adjudged.

(2)__A person who violates this__paragraph after having previously violated this paragraph within the previous 4-year period commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $4,000 may be adjudged.

B.__A private applicator, as defined in Title 22, section 1471-C, may not violate a rule regarding records maintained pursuant to section 606, subsection 2, paragraph G; Title 22, section 1471-Q; or a rule adopted pursuant to Title 22, section 1471-Q.__The following penalties apply to violations of this paragraph.

(1)__A person who violates this paragraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 may be adjudged.

(2)__A person who violates this paragraph after having previously violated this paragraph within the previous 4-year period commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged.

Sec. B-7. 7 MRSA §616-A, sub-§2-A is enacted to read:

2-A.__Criminal violation.__A person may not intentionally or knowingly violate this subchapter or Title 22, chapter 258-A, a rule adopted under this subchapter or Title 22, chapter 258-A or a restriction of a registration issued pursuant to this subchapter.__A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime.__Notwithstanding Title 17-A, sections 1252 and 1301, the court may impose a sentencing alternative of a fine of not more than $7,500 or a term of imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both, for each violation.__Prosecution under this subsection is by summons and not by warrant.__A prosecution under