23-2-410. Penalty -- enforcement. (1) A person who violates a rule of the board adopted pursuant to this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $500 or by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than 6 months, or both.

(2) The department is a criminal justice agency for the purpose of obtaining the technical assistance and support services provided by the board of crime control under the provisions of 44-7-101. Authorized officers of the department are granted peace officer status with the power:

(a) of search, seizure, and arrest;

(b) to investigate activities in this state regulated by this part and rules of the department, the board, and the commission; and

(c) to report violations to the county attorney of the county in which they occur.