(a) Any provider who violates any provision of sections 36a-861 to 36a-870 , inclusive, or any regulation adopted pursuant to section 36a-871 shall be liable for a civil penalty pursuant to section 36a-50 .
(b) In addition to any civil penalty imposed under subsection (a) of this section, if the Banking Commissioner finds that a provider has knowingly violated any provision of sections 36a-861 to 36a-870 , inclusive, or any regulation adopted pursuant to section 36a-871 , the commissioner may seek an injunction in a court of competent jurisdiction, and may exercise the powers granted to the commissioner under section 36a-50 , on behalf of any recipient affected by the violation.