A. Nothing in Sections 8-21 through 8-28 of this title shall be construed as requiring the State Board of Agriculture or any authorized agent to report, for prosecution, or for the institution of seizure proceedings, minor violations of Sections 8-21 through 8-28 of this title when the Board determines that the public interest will best be served by a suitable notice of violation or written warning.

B. If the State Board of Agriculture finds any deficient inspection fees due, as a result of an audit of the records of any person subject to the provisions of Sections 8-21 through 8-28 of this title, the Board shall assess a penalty fee of ten percent (10%) maximum not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) of amount due, or One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), whichever is greater. The audit penalty shall be added to the deficient inspection fees due and payment made within thirty (30) days.