Criminal penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2030.)

A. When the board has reason to believe that a person or firm has knowingly engaged in an act or practice that violates the provisions of the 1999 Public Accountancy Act, the board may bring its information to the attention of the district attorney or other appropriate law enforcement officer of any jurisdiction who may bring a criminal proceeding. B. A person or firm that knowingly violates a provision of the 1999 Public Accountancy Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by a definite term of imprisonment not to exceed six months or both.