Sec. 18. (a) If a licensee delegates any of the licensee's duties or obligations under an agreement or this chapter to another person, including an independent contractor or a lead generator, the licensee is liable for any conduct of the person which, if done by the licensee, would violate the agreement or this chapter.
(b) A lead generator or another person that:
(1) provides services to or for a licensee; and
(2) violates this chapter;
commits a deceptive act that is actionable under IC 24-5-0.5 and subject to the penalties of IC 24-5-0.5.