§ 4619. Criminal penalties. 1. A person, partnership, corporation,
controlling person, or agent or employee thereof, who knowingly uses or
employs any act or practice in violation of this article shall be guilty
of a class A misdemeanor.

2. Nothing under this article limits the power of the state to punish
any person for any conduct which also constitutes a separate crime under
any other statute.

3. The council may refer such evidence as is available concerning
violations of this article to the appropriate district attorney who may,
with or without such reference, institute appropriate criminal
proceedings.