(a)    To protect the public safety and peace when law enforcement officials are present in the county enforcing the laws of other states, an agent, an employee, or a representative of an alcoholic beverages licensing board of another state who enters the county to observe an alcoholic beverage sale:

(1)    shall register in person at least 30 days before entry into the county; and

(2)    when registering, shall provide:

(i)    a written statement setting forth the identity of the registrant;

(ii)    the purpose of the entry into the county;

(iii)    the make, model, and license number of each vehicle to be used for surveillance activity;

(iv)    the names of the premises where surveillance will be conducted; and

(v)    the specific time for surveillance of each establishment.

(b)    (1)    The Sheriff’s office shall issue a certificate of registration to each registrant.

(2)    A registrant shall keep the certificate in the registrant’s possession during all investigative activities.

(c)    (1)    An individual who fails to register as required by this section may not register for 6 months after being found in violation of this section.

(2)    The Board shall suspend the registration of a registrant who violates this section for 6 months.

(d)    A person who violates this section when the person is prohibited from registering or when the person’s certificate of registration is suspended is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.