Section 95.99. Penalties.

 

(1)  Any person who violates this chapter, or an order issued or a rule adopted under this chapter, for which a specific penalty is not prescribed shall, for the first offense, be fined not more than $1,000; and for any subsequent offense fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000, or imprisoned not more than 6 months or both.

(2)  The department may seek an injunction restraining any person from violating this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter.

(3)  A person who violates this chapter or any rule promulgated or order issued under this chapter, for which a specific penalty is not prescribed, may be required to forfeit not less than $200 nor more than $5,000 for the first offense and may be required to forfeit not less than $400 nor more than $5,000 for the 2nd or subsequent offense committed within 5 years of an offense for which a penalty has been assessed under this section. A forfeiture under this subsection is in lieu of a criminal penalty under sub. (1) .

1977 c. 216 ; 1979 c. 129 ; 1981 c. 66 ss. 4 , 6 ; 1983 a. 111 ; 1995 a. 450 .