Section 23-51-139 - Civil enforcement - Criminal penalties(a) The Bank Commissioner may bring any appropriate civil action against any person who the commissioner believes has committed or is about to commit a violation of this chapter or a rule or order of the commissioner pertaining to this chapter.(b) A person who knowingly fails or refuses to file the application required by § 23-51-135 commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2592, eff. 7/24/2019.Acts 1997, No. 940, § 39.