Penalty for distributor's failure to comply or interference

A distributor who shall: a. Fail to comply with the requirements of this act; b. With intent to deceive, answer or report falsely in response to any requirement of this act; or c. Willfully interfere with the Department of Agriculture or its authorized agents in the performance of duties prescribed by this act-- shall be liable to a penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), to be sued for and recovered in an action at law by and in the name of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture. The penalty when recovered shall be paid into the State treasury. L.1942, c. 263, p. 707, s. 5.