(a) Whoever knowingly performs, commits, or does, or participates in performing, committing or doing, or knowingly causes, participates or joins with others in causing any public utility to do, perform or commit, or advises, solicits, persuades, or knowingly instructs, directs or orders any officer, agent or employee of any public utility to perform, commit or do any act or thing forbidden or prohibited by this chapter, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than 6 months or both.
(b) This section shall not apply to violations for which another specific penalty is provided in this chapter.