(a)  The following establishments and/or retail outlets are prohibited from accepting electronic benefit transfer cards issued by the department of human services:

(1)  Liquor stores;

(2)  Casinos or at facilities that conduct casino gaming as defined in chapter 61.2 of Title 42;

(3)  Gambling facilities as defined by chapter 9 of Title 41;

(4)  Retail establishments that provide adult-oriented entertainment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment as defined in the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 608(a).

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(b)  A store owner who knowingly allows a prohibited, electronic-benefit transaction in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) for a first offense; by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for a second offense; and for a third, or subsequent, offense shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by a fine of not less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).

(c)  In addition to the penalties imposed by subsection (b), the department of human services is further authorized to suspend and/or revoke any license necessary to conduct business.