A. When the state fire marshal or the marshal’s deputy, authorized officer or designated agent finds any violation of the rules issued in compliance with N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 59A, Article 52, the marshal or the marshal’s deputy, authorized officer or designated agent shall issue an order to the owner or the owner’s agent to cease and desist such violations.

B. When there is found any violation of any statute or rules concerning flammable liquids, a cease and desist order shall be issued if the violation constitutes an immediate and distinct hazard to life or property, and any such violation shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500). Each day such violation continues constitutes a separate offense.