(a) Civil penalties.— In addition to any other proceeding authorized by law, the commission may assess a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 per violation upon a producer for the violation of this chapter. In determining the amount of the penalty, the commission shall consider the willfulness of the violation and other relevant factors.
(b) Separate offense.— Each violation for each separate day and each violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.
(c) Limitation of actions.— Notwithstanding any limitation in 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 55 Subch. B (relating to civil actions and proceedings), an action under this section must be brought within three years of the violation.
(d) Procedure.— A penalty under this chapter is subject to 66 Pa.C.S. Ch. 3 Subch. B (relating to investigations and hearings).