Violations.

(a) A contractor, a home inspector, or a person acting in the capacity of a contractor or home inspector is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if the person (1) knowingly violates AS 08.18.011 or 08.18.025; and (2) has been previously (A) convicted of violating AS 08.18.011 or 08.18.025; (B) found guilty of a violation under AS 08.18.117 if the violation involved AS 08.18.011 or 08.18.025; or (C) fined under AS 08.18.125 . (b) A contractor, a home inspector, or a person acting in the capacity of a contractor or home inspector who violates a provision of this chapter, other than a violation under (a) of this section, is guilty of a violation punishable under AS 12 . (c) Criminal prosecution for a violation of this chapter does not preclude the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development or the Department of Labor and Workforce Development from seeking available civil or administrative remedies.