In addition to any such penalties or remedies provided in this subsection, the court may order restoration of any area affected by any action or inaction found to be in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of any order, standard, rule or permit of the commission, or any decree of the court, to the condition of such area prior to the violation. When such restoration is not practicable, the court may order other actions to be taken by the person charged with the violation which are in mitigation of the damage caused by the violation.

A person who willfully or knowingly falsifies any statement contained in a permit application or other information required to be submitted to the commission shall be is in violation of this chapter and subject to the penalties of this chapter.

Sec. 29. 12 MRSA §1884, last ¶, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 678, §13, is amended to read:

In addition, the bureau may in the name of the State institute any appropriate action, injunction or other proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct or abate any violation of this subchapter or of the rules or permits issued under it. This action may include, but is not limited to, proceedings to revoke or suspend any bureau permit or approval taken before the Administrative District Court in accordance with Title 4, section 1151 152, subsection 2 9 and Title 4, sections 1152 to 1157 chapter 5 or, notwithstanding the provisions of Title 5, section 10051, before the Superior Court, as part of an enforcement action brought by the bureau.

Sec. 30. 12 MRSA §6371, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1977, c. 661, §5, is amended to read:

3. Suspension for violations. Violation of any section of marine resources' laws shall be is grounds for suspension of any and all licenses or certificates issued under this Part. In order