[§150A-47]  Penalties.  In addition topenalties that may be applicable under section 150A-14, certified importers aresubject to penalties as follows:

(1)  A certified importer who violates any of theforegoing sections in this part shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor and,notwithstanding section 706-640, shall be subject to a fine of not less than$1,000 and not more than $10,000; and

(2)  A certified importer who intentionally imports amicroorganism not allowed by the importer's certification with the intent topropagate, sell, or release the microorganism shall be guilty of a class Cfelony and, notwithstanding section 706-640, shall be subject to a fine of notless than $50,000 but not more than $500,000. [L 1999, c 177, pt of §1]