2.__Penalties.__The following penalties apply to violations of this section.

A.__A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $50 may be adjudged.

B.__A person who violates this section after having previously violated this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $200 may be adjudged.

3.__Enforcement.__The Maine Sardine Council or a duly authorized representative may recover penalties imposed for violation of this section in a civil action brought in the name of the council, and if it prevails in such action may recover full costs; or the council may prosecute for violations of this section by complaint or indictment. The District Court and the Superior Court have concurrent jurisdiction of actions brought for the recovery of penalties imposed by this section and of prosecutions for violations thereof. All fines received under this section by county treasurers must be paid by them to the Treasurer of State and those fines must be appropriated for carrying out this chapter.

Sec. E-6. 10 MRSA §1706 is repealed.

Sec. E-7. 10 MRSA §2364-B, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 648, §2, is amended to read:

5. Enforcement; violations. Upon request, a truck driver must present the trip ticket to any employee of the State charged with enforcing the provisions of this subchapter. Upon request, a wood scaler shall present the record of measurement including a copy of the trip ticket or information contained on the trip ticket to any employee of the State charged with enforcing the provisions of this subchapter. A person who fails to comply with the provisions of this section or misrepresents information on a trip ticket is subject to the penalties provided in section 2368.

A.__A person who violates this section commits a civil violation and is subject to the penalties provided in section 2368.

B.__A person who violates this section after having previously violated this subchapter or rules adopted