Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not perform, attempt to perform, or offer to perform the functions of a stationary engineer in the State unless licensed by the Board in the appropriate grade to provide such services.

A person may not: use or attempt to use the license of another individual; or impersonate another individual who holds a license.

A person may not allow an individual to provide services as a stationary engineer if the individual does not hold an appropriate license issued by the Board. A person may not allow an individual to provide services as a stationary engineer outside the scope of that individual’s license grade.

A person who violates § 6.5-401, § 6.5-402, or § 6.5-403 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to: a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both; and on a second or subsequent conviction, a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both. Except as otherwise provided by this title, the Board may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation. In setting the amount of the penalty, the Board shall consider: the seriousness of the violation; the harm caused by the violation; the good faith of the violator; any history of previous violations by the violator; and any other relevant factors. The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.