Vermont Statutes Title 6. Agriculture, § 15. Administrative penalties

(a) In addition to other penalties provided by law, the Secretary may assess administrative penalties, not to exceed $5,000.00, for each violation of this title and Titles 9 and 20, unless a higher administrative penalty amount is otherwise provided for in Title 9 or Title 20.

(b) In determining the amount of the penalty to be assessed under this section, the Secretary may give consideration to one or more of the following:

(c) Each violation may be a separate and distinct offense and, in the case of a continuing violation, each day's continuance may be deemed to be a separate and distinct offense. In no event shall the maximum amount of the penalty assessed under this section exceed $50,000.00.

(d) In addition to the administrative penalties authorized by this section, the Secretary may recover the costs of investigation, which shall be credited to a special fund and shall be available to the Agency to offset these costs.

(e) Any party aggrieved by a final decision of the Secretary may appeal de novo to the Superior Court within 30 days of the final decision of the Secretary. The Secretary may enforce a final administrative penalty by filing a civil collection action in any District or Superior Court.