Penalty.
Article 38
ART. 38. Penalty. — Persons who arc licensees or holders of authority under the provisions of this Title found violating or causing another to violate any provisions of this Title or of the rules and regulations issued thereunder shall, upon conviction thereof, suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not less than two (2) years nor more than five (5) years or a fine of not less than P2,000 nor more than P30,000 or both imprisonment and fine at the discretion of the court; while persons who are not licensees or holders of authority under this Title found violating any provision of this Title shall upon conviction therefor suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not less than Four (4) years but not more than eight (8) years or a fine of not less than P5,000 nor more than P35,000 or both imprisonment and fine at the discretion of the court. In addition thereto such conviction shall cause the automatic forfeiture of the bond — cash as well as surety — in favor of the special fund for the promotion of the objectives of the Overseas Employment Development Board or the National Seamen Board, as the case may be, and also the automatic revocation of the license or authority and all permits and privileges granted to such person or entity under this Title: Provided, however, That if the offender is a corporation, partnership, association, or entity, the penalty shall be imposed upon the guilty officer or officers, as the case may be, of the corporation, partnership, association or entity; and if such guilty officer is an alien, in addition to the penalties herein prescribed, he shall be deported without further proceedings.