In an action filed pursuant to section 6, or in a separate action, a person who is found in default and liable more than twice within a 12-month period shall be subject to a civil penalty equal to twice the amount of each late payment. The Secretary of Agriculture shall have the authority to bring a civil action to impose this penalty and to revoke any related licenses of the defaulting merchants within the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture.
3 P.S. § 1407