I. Acquisition of property in violation of RSA 477:22-c is a:
(a) Class B felony, when committed by a natural person.
(b) Class A felony, when committed by an entity defined in RSA 477:22-b, I.
II. The attorney general's office may refer a violation of this section for prosecution to the county attorney's office in the county in which the subject property is located.
III. The attorney general's office may pursue a forfeiture action according to RSA 477:22-e against a person or entity convicted of an offense under paragraph I of this section.