Revocation of suspension of distributor's license; penalty

Sec. 21. (a) This section applies in addition to or instead of any other civil or criminal penalty. (b) The department may revoke or suspend the license of a distributor, a stamping agent, or any other person that violates section 15 of this chapter. (c) Each: (1) stamp affixed; (2) sale of cigarettes; or (3) offer or possession of cigarettes for sale; in violation of section 15 of this chapter constitutes a separate violation. (d) The department or the commission may impose a civil penalty that does not exceed the greater of: (1) five hundred percent (500%) of the retail value of the cigarettes sold; or (2) five thousand dollars ($5,000); for each violation of section 15 of this chapter. As added by P.L.252-2003, SEC.16.