take action designed to obtain voluntary compliance with this chapter; or
(c)
commence administrative or judicial proceedings on the department’s own initiative to enforce compliance with this chapter.
(2)
A person who violates a provision of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of $500 per violation, not to exceed $20,000 for all violations arising from the use of the same transaction documentation or materials.
(3)
A person who violates a provision of this chapter after receiving written notice of a prior violation is subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 per violation, not to exceed $50,000 for all violations arising from the use of the same transaction documentation or materials.
(4)
Nothing in this chapter creates a private right of action against any person based on failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
(5)
A violation of this chapter does not affect the enforceability of any underlying agreement.
