§ 69-vv. Civil penalties. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision\nof law, with respect to violations of section sixty-nine-ss of this\narticle, the secretary of state is authorized, upon the complaint of any\nperson or on his or her own initiative, to investigate and prosecute\nviolations of the provisions of such section by persons not licensed\npursuant to this article and may impose a fine of up to one thousand\ndollars for the first violation; two thousand dollars for a second such\nviolation; five thousand dollars for a third violation; and ten thousand\ndollars for a fourth violation and each subsequent violation. The\nattorney general, acting on behalf of the secretary of state, may\ncommence an action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction to\nobtain a judgment against such unlicensed person in an amount equal to\nthat imposed as a fine.\n
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