81-23-405. Violations made misdemeanors -- penalties.
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81-23-405 . Violations made misdemeanors -- penalties.
(1)Except for a person operating a small dairy as defined in 81-21-101 , a person who produces, sells, distributes, or handles milk in any way, except as a consumer, without a license from the board as required by this chapter or who violates a lawful rule of the department or board is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $600. Each day's violation is a separate offense.
(2)The district courts have original jurisdiction in all criminal actions for violations of this chapter and in all civil actions for the recovery or enforcement of penalties provided for in this chapter. All of those actions, both criminal and civil, must be tried in the district court.
(3)The county attorneys, in their respective counties, shall diligently prosecute all violations of this chapter.