In this section, “private home detention monitoring agency” has the meaning stated in § 20–101 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article. On the grounds of a courthouse or correctional facility, an agent of a private home detention monitoring agency, an employee of the courthouse, or an employee of a correctional facility may not: approach, entice, or invite a person to use the services of a specific private home detention monitoring agency; distribute, display, or wear an item that advertises the services of a private home detention monitoring agency; or otherwise solicit business for a private home detention monitoring agency. A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to: a fine not exceeding $2,500 and, if licensed in accordance with Title 20 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article, a 30–day license suspension for a first offense; and a fine not exceeding $5,000 and, if licensed in accordance with Title 20 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article, a 90–day license suspension for a subsequent offense. A person licensed in accordance with Title 20 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article that is convicted of a violation of this section shall be referred to the Department for appropriate action.