A.__Offer false identification in an attempt to purchase a tobacco product or to purchase, possess or use cigarettes, cigarette papers or any other tobacco product;

B.__Violate paragraph A after having previously violated this subsection; or

C.__Violate paragraph A after having previously violated this subsection 2 or more times.

Sec. K-9. 22 MRSA §1555-B, sub-§8, as amended by PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. D, §1, is further amended to read:

8. Fines. Violations of this section are subject to fines and forfeitures according to this subsection.

A. A person who violates subsection 1, 2, 3 or 4 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor and not more than $1,500, plus court costs, may must be adjudged for any one offense. An employer of a person who violates subsection 1, 2, 3 or 4 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1,500, plus court costs, may be adjudged. For a violation, the court shall impose a fine that may not be suspended, except Except pursuant to Title 15, section 3314, the fine may not be suspended.

A-1.__An employer of a person who violates subsection 1, 2, 3 or 4 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $1,500, plus court costs, must be adjudged.__The fine may not be suspended.

B. A person who violates subsection 5 5-A or 5-C commits a civil violation for which the following forfeitures fines may be adjudged.

(1) For a first offense, a forfeiture fine of not less than $100 and not more than $300 may be imposed. The judge, as an alternative to or in addition to the forfeiture fine permitted by this subparagraph, may assign the violator to perform specified work for the benefit of the State, the municipality or other public entity or a charitable institution.