(a) Except as authorized in this chapter, a person may not directly or indirectly charge, contract for, or receive any interest, discount, or consideration greater than that which the person would be permitted by law to charge if the person were not a licensee, upon the loan, use, or forbearance of money, goods, or things in action, or upon the loan, use, or sale of credit of the amount or value of $25,000 or less.
(b) The provisions of (a) of this section apply to any person who, by any device, subterfuge, or pretense whatsoever charges, contracts for, or receives greater interest, consideration, or charges than are authorized by this chapter.
Article 5. General Provisions.