1. a. A person, other than a retailer as defined in section 453A.1 or 453A.42, who violates section 453A.2, subsection 1, is guilty of a simple misdemeanor.

 b. An employee of a retailer as defined in section 453A.1 or 453A.42, who violates section 453A.2, subsection 1, commits a simple misdemeanor punishable as a scheduled violation under section 805.8C, subsection 3, paragraph “b”.
 2. A person who violates section 453A.2, subsection 2, is subject to the following, as applicable:

 a. A civil penalty pursuant to section 805.8C, subsection 3, paragraph “c”. Notwithstanding section 602.8106 or any other provision to the contrary, any civil penalty paid under this subsection shall be retained by the city or county enforcing the violation.
 b. For a first offense, performance of eight hours of community work requirements, unless waived by the court.
 c. For a second offense, performance of twelve hours of community work requirements.
 d. For a third or subsequent offense, performance of sixteen hours of community work requirements.