Senator Garrett proposes the following amendment (LC-4382.VR0004S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, by striking Section 44-53-398(4) and inserting:

  (4)(a) A retailer convicted of a violation of subsection (D)(1), (D)(2), or (J)(2), or a manufacturer convicted of a violation of subsection (D)(4) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction for a first offense, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars and not less than five hundred dollars. Upon conviction for a second offense, a retailer or manufacturer must be fined not more than five thousand dollars and not less than one thousand dollars. Upon conviction for a third or subsequent offense, a person must be fined not more than ten thousand dollars and not less than five thousand dollars.
  (b) A manufacturer that violates subsection (D)(4) must be fined:
   (i) for a first offense, not more than one thousand dollars and not less than five hundred dollars;
   (ii) for a second offense, not more than five thousand dollars and not less than one thousand dollars; and
   (iii) for a third or subsequent offense, not more than ten thousand dollars and not less than five thousand dollars.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.