If the person against whom the violation is alleged does not request a hearing or if, after a hearing, the commissioner finds the person has committed the violation, the commissioner shall prohibit that person from competing in any event within the State for a period of 2 years and shall also exclude the animal from competing in any event within the State for a period of one year.

9. Civil violations. A person who violates subsection 1, 2 or 4 commits a civil violation for which the following may be adjudged:

A.__For the first violation, a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500; or

B.__For a 2nd or subsequent violation, a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000.

Fines adjudged under this subsection must be deposited in the General Fund.

10. Suspension.__When a violation is adjudicated under subsection 9, the commissioner shall immediately suspend the person adjudicated to have committed the violation from participating in events for a period of 2 years and shall also exclude the animal involved from competing in any event for a period of one year.__An action by the commissioner based upon an adjudication under this section is automatic, and there is no right to a hearing before the commissioner on the suspension.__A person who participated in an event during any period of suspension or prohibition ordered by the commissioner under this subsection__or subsection 8 and the owner and trainer of any animal that competes during a period of suspension or prohibition commit an additional violation of this section.

11. Forfeiture.__The owner of an animal found to have been administered a prohibited substance in violation of this section forfeits all prize money and any trophies, ribbons and points won at an event by the affected animal.__The prize money and trophies, ribbons and points must be redistributed by the secretary or general manager of the event in accordance with its rules or bylaws.