Sec. 21. (a) This section applies in addition to or instead of any other civil or criminal penalty.
(b) The department may revoke or suspend the license of a distributor, a stamping agent, or any other person that violates section 15 of this chapter.
(c) Each:
(1) stamp affixed;
(2) sale of cigarettes; or
(3) offer or possession of cigarettes for sale;
in violation of section 15 of this chapter constitutes a separate violation.
(d) The department or the commission may impose a civil penalty that does not exceed the greater of:
(1) five hundred percent (500%) of the retail value of the cigarettes sold; or
(2) five thousand dollars ($5,000);
for each violation of section 15 of this chapter.