37-37-301. Violations -- penalties. (1) It is a misdemeanor for a person to knowingly:

(a) indicate that the person is a licensed marriage and family therapist without being licensed under this chapter;

(b) obtain or attempt to obtain a license by bribery or fraudulent representation; or

(c) make a false statement on any form used by the board to implement this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter.

(2) A person convicted under this section shall be imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding 6 months or be fined not more than $500, or both. A person convicted of a second or a subsequent offense under this section shall be punished by both a fine and imprisonment.