The commissioner, upon notice of opportunity for hearing as provided for in R.S. 51:716, has the right to assess a civil monetary penalty against any issuer, broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser or investment adviser representative, or any other person who violates this Part or any rule, regulation, or order of the commissioner, up to a maximum of five thousand dollars per violation, plus the costs of investigation and prosecution.
La. R.S. § 51:710.1