B.__A person who intentionally violates subsection 2 commits a Class D crime.

Sec. R-16. 32 MRSA §14704, sub-§3 is enacted to read:

3.__Penalty.__The following penalties apply to violations of this section.

A.__A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.

B.__A person who intentionally violates this section commits a Class D crime.

Sec. R-17. 32 MRSA §14713, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 324, §12, is amended to read:

§14713. Violations; unfair trade practice

1. Criminal penalty. Violation of section 14702, section 14703, subsection 2 or section 14704 is a Class E crime for which the State need not plead or prove a culpable state of mind, except that a violation of section 14702, section 14703, subsection 2 or section 14704 is a Class D crime if the State pleads and proves that the act or omission was intentional.

2. Unfair trade practice. A person who fails to comply with this subchapter commits a violation of Title 5, chapter 10.

Sec. R-18. 32 MRSA §14805, sub-§8, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 386, Pt. V, §6 and amended by c. 547, Pt. B, §78 and affected by §80, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

8.__Penalties.__The following penalties apply to violations of this chapter.

A.__A person, firm or corporation who makes a propane or natural gas installation without being licensed as provided by this chapter commits a Class E crime.

B.__A person, firm or corporation in the propane or natural gas installation business who employs an unlicensed person, unless the work is exempted under this chapter, commits a Class E crime.