§431N-7 Violation, penalty. Any person who violates this chapter or any rule adopted by the department of health pursuant to this chapter may be permanently disqualified from participation in the program, required to reimburse any benefits wrongfully obtained, and shall be fined not more than $500. Any action taken to impose or collect the penalty provided for in this section may be considered a civil action. [L 1989, c 378, pt of §1]