Any person, firm, partnership or corporation that violates any of the provisions of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a civil forfeiture of not more than $500 for each offense must be adjudged. [1989, c. 786(NEW).]
When the Attorney General becomes cognizant of a possible violation of this chapter, the Attorney General shall investigate the matter and, if the Attorney General has reason to believe a violation has occurred, the Attorney General shall bring action in court to enforce the provisions of this chapter. [1989, c. 786(NEW).]
32 M.R.S. § 1696