1. (a) This section applies in addition to or instead of any other civil or criminal penalty.
2. (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.

3. (c) Each:

   1. (1) stamp affixed;
   2. (2) sale of cigarettes; or

   3. (3) offer or possession of cigarettes for sale;

      in violation of section 15 of this chapter constitutes a separate violation.

4. (d) The department or the commission may impose a civil penalty that does not exceed the greater of:

   1. (1) five hundred percent (500%) of the retail value of the cigarettes sold; or

   2. (2) five thousand dollars ($5,000);

      for each violation of section 15 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.252-2003, SEC.16.