The department may enter into a consent order at any time with a person to resolve a matter arising under this chapter or a regulation adopted or order issued under this chapter. A consent order shall be signed by the person to whom it is issued or by the person's authorized representative and must indicate agreement with the terms contained in the order. A consent order may provide that it does not constitute an admission by a person that this chapter or a regulation adopted or an order issued under this chapter has been violated.