Section 24. Civil penalties.
In addition to any other remedy available at law or in equity for a violation of a provision of this act, a regulation promulgated under authority of this act or an order issued under this act, the secretary may assess a civil penalty upon the person responsible for the violation. The civil penalty assessed shall not exceed $20,000 and shall be payable to the Commonwealth and collectible in any manner now or hereafter provided at law for the collection of debt.