Penalties.

1. A person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter where no other penalty is provided is guilty of a simple misdemeanor. 2. A person who does any of the following is guilty of a fraudulent practice: a. Makes a false statement or representation in an application or statement filed with the commissioner, as required by this chapter . b. Falsely states, represents, or fails to disclose as required by this chapter , that the person has been or is a private investigator, private security agent, or bail enforcement agent. c. Falsely advertises that the person is a licensed private investigator, private security agent, or bail enforcement agent. 3. A person who is subject to the licensing requirements of this chapter and who engages in a private investigation or private security business as defined in this chapter , without possessing a current valid license as provided by this chapter , is guilty of a serious misdemeanor. 4. A person who is subject to the licensing requirements of this chapter for a bail enforcement business or bail enforcement agent, and who operates a bail enforcement business or who acts as a bail enforcement agent for a bail enforcement business, without possessing a current valid license, is guilty of a class “D” felony. 84 Acts, ch 1235, §16 ; 98 Acts, ch 1149, §10 Fraudulent practices, see §714.8 – 714.14