37-22-411. Violations -- penalties. (1) It is a misdemeanor for a person to:

(a) represent to the public that the person is a licensed social worker without being licensed under this chapter;

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

(c) knowingly 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 offense under this section shall be punished by both fine and imprisonment.