(1)__The other state that issued the permit to carry a concealed firearm has substantially equivalent or stricter requirements for the issuance of a permit to carry a concealed firearm; and

(2)__The other state that issued the permit to carry a concealed firearm observes the same rules of reciprocity in regards to a person issued a permit to carry a concealed firearm under this chapter.

Sec. N-3. 25 MRSA §2004, as enacted by PL 1985, c. 478, §2, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

§2004. Penalty

1.__False statements. A person who intentionally or knowingly makes a false statement in the written application for a permit to carry a concealed firearm or any documents made a part of the application commits a Class D crime.

2.__Carries or conceals dangerous weapon.__A person who violates section 2001-A commits a Class D crime.

3.__Failure to possess permit.__A person who fails to comply with section 2003, subsection 11 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged.

4.__Violation of confidentiality.__A person who intentionally or knowingly violates the confidentiality provisions of section 2006 commits a Class E crime.

Sec. N-4. 25 MRSA §2005, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 1989, c. 917, §13, is further amended to read:

B. The permit holder has been convicted of a violation of section 2001 2001-A;

Sec. N-5. 25 MRSA §2055, as enacted by PL 1973, c. 237, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

§2055.__Penalty

A person who violates this chapter commits a Class E crime.__ Except as otherwise specifically provided, violation of this chapter is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.