The commissioner, with the assistance of the West Virginia state police, may investigate violations of this article or rules adopted under this article. Based on the investigation, the commissioner or any law-enforcement agency may file a criminal referral with the prosecuting attorney of Kanawha County or with the prosecuting attorney of the county in which a violation is alleged to have occurred. In addition, the commissioner may bring civil actions to enforce the provisions of this article or the rules adopted under this article.