Civil penalty

A cigar shipper who violates § 10-50C-4 or 10-50C-5 is subject to a civil penalty of one thousand dollars for a first offense and two thousand dollars for a second or subsequent offense. Penalties may be levied by the department. A common carrier who violates § 10-50C-6 is subject to a civil penalty of one thousand dollars for a first offense and two thousand dollars for a second or subsequent offense. Penalties may be levied by the department. Any money collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the general fund. Source: SL 2021, ch 52 , § 7, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.