Any such association which neglects to make and file its annual statement in the form and within the time provided by section 17:45-12 of this Title or to reply in writing to inquiries of the commissioner within such reasonable time as may be specified by him shall forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each day's neglect, to be recovered in a civil action, and upon notice by the commissioner to that effect its authority to do new business in this State shall cease while such default continues.
N.J.S. § 17:45-13