Section 4672. Criminal penalties

1. A person, partnership, corporation,
  controlling person, or agent or employee thereof, who knowingly uses  or
  employs any act or practice in violation of this article shall be guilty
  of a class A misdemeanor.
    2.  Nothing  under  this article shall be deemed to limit the power of
  the state to punish any person for any conduct which also constitutes  a
  separate crime under any other statute.
    3.  The  council  may  refer  such evidence as is available concerning
  violations of this article to the appropriate district attorney who may,
  with  or  without  such  reference,   institute   appropriate   criminal
  proceedings.