Whenever evidence of security is required under this subtitle, a person may not willfully and knowingly create, certify, file, or provide false evidence of required security. A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to: For a first offense, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and For a second or subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.