(a) Any person, firm, corporation, or association who knowingly violates Section 9-11-30 or 9-11-31, or any rules promulgated pursuant to Section 9-11-30 or 9-11-31, including, but not limited to, willfully failing to obtain a license or falsifying records, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined no less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) for each offense and in addition, may have all game breeder's license privileges revoked for a period of up to two years from the date of conviction.
(b) Any second offense within five years shall be punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) for each offense and shall have all game breeder's license privileges revoked for a period of up to two years from the date of conviction.
(c) Any third or subsequent offense within five years shall be punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not less than two thousand dollars ($2,000) for each offense and shall have all game breeder's license privileges revoked permanently and all stock be disposed of as directed by the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources, and, in addition, the principal officers or partners of the firm, corporation, or association shall not be eligible for licensing pursuant to Section 9-11-30 or eligible to serve as an officer of any firm, corporation, or association licensed pursuant to Section 9-11-30.
Last modified: May 3, 2021