(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) by act or omission, wilfully interferes or attempts to interfere with the state long-term care ombudsman or a representative attempting to perform official duties; or
(2) commits or attempts to commit an act of retaliation or reprisal against any resident or employee of a long-term care facility for filing a complaint or providing information to the state long-term care ombudsman or a representative.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
(c) The commission shall ensure that criminal sanctions will be initiated only after all administrative procedures are exhausted.