(1) Any public official, public employee or person who solicits and/or accepts, directly or indirectly, by himself or in conjunction with another person, any money, gift, or other advantage, in exchange for the promise and/or receipt of employment, monetary gain, or other benefits, under the provision of this chapter shall be fined not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) nor more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), or imprisoned for not less than two (2) years nor more than ten (10) years or both.
(2) Any person, committee, association, organization, or corporation who promises, offers, or gives money, gift, or other advantage to obtain or attempt to obtain benefits or the promise of benefits, financial or otherwise, under the provisions of this chapter shall be fined not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) nor more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), or imprisoned for not less than two (2) years nor more than ten (10) years, or both.