(1) A person who operates a crane, hoist, or other equipment described in 50-76-102 or 50-76-103 for which a crane and hoist engineer's license is required without first obtaining a license, and every owner, employer, or manager of the crane, hoist, or other equipment who permits an unlicensed person to operate the crane, hoist, or other equipment is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(2) A person who knowingly operates or an owner, employer, or manager who knowingly allows the operation of a crane, hoist, or other equipment in violation of the rules adopted pursuant to 50-76-110 (2) is guilty of a misdemeanor.