Penalty for Unauthorized Use of Federal Surplus Commodities. Any person who knowingly uses, acquires, possesses, or transfers federal surplus food commodities or authorizations to participate in the federal surplus food commodities program, in original or altered form, in any manner not authorized by law or the rules and regulations of the Illinois Department, or who knowingly alters authorizations to participate in the federal surplus food commodities program, is guilty of a violation of this Article and shall be punished as provided in Section 8A-6.