A person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, an agent or employee of the person, and a license holder may not, directly or indirectly, offer or make a payment or gift to: a member of the Board; the chief alcoholic beverages inspector; a full–time or part–time alcoholic beverages inspector; or any other employee of the Board. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.