§ 8-516. Criminal penalty

   (a) Violation resulting in death. -- If a violation of this part results in the death of an individual, a person who violates a provision of this part is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding life or a fine not exceeding $ 200,000 or both.

(b) Violation resulting in serious injury. -- If a violation of this part results in serious injury to an individual, a person who violates a provision of this part is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $ 100,000 or both.

(c) Violation involving at least $1,000. -- If the value of the money, health care services, or other goods or services involved is $ 1,000 or more in the aggregate, a person who violates a provision of this part is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $ 100,000 or both.

(d) Other violations. -- A person who violates any other provision of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $ 50,000 or both.

(e) Business entity violation. --

   (1) In this subsection, "business entity" includes an association, firm, institution, partnership, and corporation.

   (2) A business entity that violates a provision of this part is subject to a fine not exceeding:

      (i) $ 250,000 for each felony; and

      (ii) $ 100,000 for each misdemeanor.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 230H; 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2013, ch. 415.