The commissioner may assess fines for violations of a provision of sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Each day’s failure to comply with a provision of sections 136A.61 to 136A.71 shall be a separate violation and fines shall not exceed $500 per day per violation. Amounts received under this section must be deposited in the special revenue fund and are appropriated to the office for the purposes in sections 136A.61 to 136A.71.