A.__A register who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.__Violation of subsection 1 is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.

B.__A register or employee of the Probate Court who violates subsection 2 is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $100, to be recovered by a complainant in a civil action for the complainant's benefit or by indictment for the benefit of the county.

PART K

Sec. K-1. 22 MRSA §47, as amended by PL 1991, c. 797, §6, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

§47.__Penalties and jurisdiction

1.__Hinder, obstruct or interfere with agent.__A person who hinders, obstructs or interferes with an officer, inspector or duly authorized agent of the department while in the performance of the officer's, inspector's or agent's duties commits a Class E crime.

2.__Violation of order, rule or regulation.__A person who violates an order, rule or regulation of the department made for the protection of life or health under law commits a Class E crime unless otherwise provided in this Title.

3.__Violation of Title.__Unless another penalty has been expressly provided, a person who violates a provision of this Title or intentionally or knowingly fails, neglects or refuses to perform any of the duties imposed upon that person by this Title commits a Class E crime.