Sec. 11B-98. Penalty.

fraudulently obtain or retain, attempt to obtain or retain, or aid another person in fraudulently obtaining or retaining, or attempting to obtain or retain, certification as a Local Business;

willfully make a false statement to a County official or employee for the purpose of influencing the certification of an entity as a Local Business; or

fraudulently obtain, attempt to obtain, or aid another person in fraudulently obtaining, or attempting to obtain, public monies to which the person is not entitled under this Article.

is a class A violation; and

may disqualify the violator from doing business with the County for up to 2 years.