(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association, copartnership, corporation, company, or other organization to organize, operate, or in any way solicit members for an automobile club or association or offer any of the motor club services as defined in § 23-77-101, except in the manner provided in this chapter and under the rules promulgated by the Insurance Commissioner.
(2) Any person, firm, association, copartnership, corporation, company, or other organization violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.