((a)) ** .—** Whoever knowingly authorizes, consents to, or permits a violation of subsection (a) or (b) of section 14103 or who knowingly violates subsection (a) of such section is liable to the United States for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation.

((b)) ** .—** Whoever knowingly violates shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.