Section 157-A:10-a - Civil PenaltiesI. In addition to any criminal penalty provided under RSA 157-A:10, the commissioner may, after hearing, impose a civil penalty not to exceed $500, as determined by the commissioner, for any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter. Any person on whom a penalty is imposed under this section may appeal as provided in RSA 273:11-c and 273:11-d. All moneys collected under this section shall be deposited in the department of labor restricted fund established in RSA 273:1-b.II. The commissioner shall conduct hearings in the manner required under rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A and 273:11-a, V.Amended by 2011 , 182: 2, eff. 8/13/2011.1995, 142:7. 2011, 182 : 2 , eff. Aug. 13, 2011; 224:53, eff. July 1, 2011.