This chapter shall not have the effect to release or waive any right of action by the board or by any person for any right, penalty or forfeiture which may have arisen or which may arise under any of the laws of this state. Any penalty or forfeiture enforceable under this chapter shall not be a bar to or affect a recovery for a right or affect or bar any indictment against any public utility or person operating such public utility, its officers, directors, agents or employees.
N.J.S. § 48:2-52