A person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter commits a Class D crime, except that if the violation is discovered during a routine compliance review as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 385.3, the violation is a civil violation.

A civil violation under this section is subject to a fine, which must be determined with due consideration of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's uniform fine assessment program.

PL 1983, c. 736, §10 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 862, §73 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 112, §1 (RPR).