Penalties.

(a) A person who knowingly violates AS 08.40.210 — 08.40.490, or who knowingly violates a regulation or order of the department or a code listed in AS 08.40.490 (3)(A) that was in effect at the time that the installation or repair was made, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000. (b) Unless the citation has been voided or otherwise dismissed by the magistrate, judge, or prosecutor, a person who without lawful justification or excuse fails to appear in court to answer a citation issued under AS 08.40.340 , regardless of the disposition of the charge for which the citation was issued, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.