§769. Fines for violations 1. Violation. A person, firm or corporation may not violate this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section. A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $200 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 3. Application. This subchapter may not be construed as requiring the commissioner or the commissioner's agent to bring suit or institute seizure proceedings as a result of minor violations of this subchapter when the commissioner believes that the public interest will be best served by a suitable notice of warning in writing. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. ons of this subchapter when the commissioner believes that the public interest will be best served by a suitable notice of warning in writing. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 425, §§1,3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §B12 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
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