Violation; disciplinary action regarding license; administrative penalty; appeal
(1) For any violation of the Tobacco Products Tax Act or the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under the act, the Tax Commissioner may, in addition to any other penalty or sanction:
(a)After notice and hearing, suspend or revoke the…#
(a) After notice and hearing, suspend or revoke the licenses of any person licensed under sections 28-1420 to 28-1429 . Notice of hearing shall be given as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act; and
(b)Impose an administrative penalty not to exceed five…#
(b) Impose an administrative penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars for any violation.
(2) No person whose license has been suspended or revoked shall sell tobacco products or permit tobacco products to be sold during the period of suspension or revocation on the premises occupied by such person. No disciplinary proceeding or action shall be barred or abated by the expiration, transfer, surrender, continuance, renewal, or extension of any license issued under the Tobacco Products Tax Act or sections 28-1420 to 28-1429 .
(3) Any person aggrieved by any decision, order, or finding of the Tax Commissioner may appeal the decision, order, or finding, and the appeal shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.