6508 - Civil penalties.
§ 6508. Civil penalties. In addition to proceeding under any other remedy available at law or in equity for a violation of a provision of this chapter or a rule or regulation adopted thereunder or any order issued pursuant thereto, the department may assess a civil penalty not to exceed $300 for the first offense or not to exceed $1,000 for subsequent offenses upon a person or food establishment for each offense. No civil penalty shall be assessed unless the person charged has been given notice and opportunity for a hearing on the charge in accordance with law.