A person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, an applicant for a license, and a license holder may not, directly or indirectly, offer or make a payment or gift of more than nominal value to: a member of the Board or Hearing Board; an employee of the member of the Board or Hearing Board; or an agent acting on behalf of a member of the Board or Hearing Board or employee assigned to the Board or Hearing Board. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.