(a)  After July 1, 2001, any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter shall be subject to a civil violation and penalty of:

(1)  One hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) for a first offense;

(2)  Five hundred twenty-five dollars ($525) for a second offense; and

(3)  One thousand twenty-five dollars ($1,025) for the third and subsequent offenses.

(b)  The penalties may be reduced upon a showing that repairs have been made to bring failing vehicles into compliance with emission standards. There shall be no reduction for a first offense. Any reduction of the penalty for second, third, and subsequent offenses shall be by not more than four hundred fifty dollars ($450).

(c)  No person shall knowingly give false information to a HD-AIRS, the administrator or his designee concerning compliance with the provisions of this chapter and regulations promulgated under this chapter.