5.__Grounds for discipline.__Grounds for an action to modify, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the license of a person licensed under this chapter are:

A.__The practice of fraud or deceit in obtaining a license under this chapter or in connection with service rendered within the scope of the license issued;

B.__A violation of this chapter or a rule adopted by the commissioner; and

C.__Conviction of a crime involving cruelty to animals.

6.__Violation; penalty.__A person may not knowingly violate this chapter or the rules issued pursuant to this chapter.__The following penalties apply.

A.__A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged.

B.__A person who violates this subsection after having previously violated this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $250 may be adjudged.

7.__Rules.__ The commissioner may adopt rules that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

8.__Inspection.__In connection with the granting, continuance or renewal of a license and in connection with an investigation of alleged cruelty or alleged violation of this chapter or the rules issued pursuant to this chapter, the commissioner, at least annually, may visit and inspect the research and teaching institutions or animal research and care facilities of any licensee or of any research or teaching institution that has applied for a license.

Sec. B-24. 7 MRSA §4204, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1999, c. 723, §1, is further amended to read:

1. Nutrient management plan required. A person who owns or operates a farm that meets the criteria established in subsection 2 shall have a nutrient management plan for that farm and shall implement the provisions in that plan by the dates specified for that category of farm in subsection 4, 5, 6 or 7. The nutrient management plan must be prepared by a person certified in