The control of vegetation on the State highway right of way not in accordance with a permit issued pursuant to this Part, or such vegetation control performed without a permit, shall constitute a violation of section 52 of the Highway Law and shall subject the violator to such fines as provided therein and to liability for any damages, including but not limited to, the obligation to restore the site to an appropriately landscaped condition. Such violation shall be grounds for the denial of the violator's applications for permits under this Part and for permits for the affected advertising sign under Part 150 of this Title.