Whoever violates any provision of this chapter or any rate, rule or regulation pursuant to this chapter is subject to a civil penalty payable to the State of not more than $5,000 to be recovered in a civil action. The Department may hold these funds in a special revenue account that may be used only to support Certificate of Need reviews, such as for hiring expert analysts on a short-term consulting basis. 22 M.R.S.A. Sec.350.
10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 503, § 5-4