(a) A state entity that violates this subchapter is subject to a civil penalty of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation of this subchapter.
(b) (1) If a state entity that violates this subchapter is a state agency or political subdivision of the state, the authority of the state agency or political subdivision of the state to enforce state laws or regulations related to vehicle emissions is immediately suspended for a period of at least twelve (12) months.(2) If a state entity that violates this subchapter is a public official or an agent, employee, or representative of a state agency or political subdivision of the state, the public official, agent, employee, or representative shall be terminated from employment with the state agency or political subdivision of the state and shall be prohibited from holding public office or obtaining state employment for a period of five (5) years.
(1) If a state entity that violates this subchapter is a state agency or political subdivision of the state, the authority of the state agency or political subdivision of the state to enforce state laws or regulations related to vehicle emissions is immediately suspended for a period of at least twelve (12) months.
(2) If a state entity that violates this subchapter is a public official or an agent, employee, or representative of a state agency or political subdivision of the state, the public official, agent, employee, or representative shall be terminated from employment with the state agency or political subdivision of the state and shall be prohibited from holding public office or obtaining state employment for a period of five (5) years.