[§431N-7]  Violation, penalty. Any person who violates this chapter or any rule adopted by the department ofhealth pursuant to this chapter may be permanently disqualified fromparticipation in the program, required to reimburse any benefits wrongfully obtained,and shall be fined not more than $500.  Any action taken to impose or collectthe penalty provided for in this section may be considered a civil action. [L1989, c 378, pt of §1]