1.__Violation of subchapter; first and subsequent offenses.__ The following penalties apply to violations of this subchapter.

A.__A person who violates a provision of this subchapter commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged.

B.__A person who violates a provision of this subchapter after having previously violated this subchapter commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $200 may be adjudged.

2.__Conducting business without license; first and subsequent offenses.__A person may not conduct a business of dealer or repairman without having a certificate in full force.

A.__A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged.

B.__A person who violates this subsection after having previously violated this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $200 may be adjudged.

Sec. E-9. 10 MRSA §2702 is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

§2702. Penalty for failure to pay

1.__Payment for services rendered.__A person, firm or corporation for whom scales, weights and measures or any weighing or measuring devices have been tested by a local sealer of weights and measures may not neglect or refuse to pay for the services rendered.