Sec. 3. (a) It is unlawful for the holder of a manufacturer's permit of any type, a wholesaler's permit of any type, or an officer, employee, agent or other representative of a surety company which has executed a bond for a permittee under this title to seek to influence or recommend or solicit the appointment of a member of a local board, or of an officer, appointee, or employee under this title, or meet with, consult, or advise a member of a local board concerning the issuance of a permit of any type.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor.