Whoever violates, fails, neglects or refuses to obey any provision of this chapter or regulation or order of the commissioner of environment and conservation may be compelled to comply with or obey the same by injunction, mandamus or other appropriate remedy; provided, that whoever violates, fails, neglects or refuses to obey any provision of this chapter or regulation or order of the commissioner may be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each day of such violation.