Any person who knowingly falsifies proof of eligibility for, or participation in, any program under this chapter, who furnishes any licensed veterinarian with inaccurate information concerning the ownership of an animal submitted for a sterilization procedure, who furnishes the commissioner with false information concerning an animal sterilization fee schedule or an animal sterilization certificate submitted pursuant to this chapter or who violates any provision of this chapter or rule adopted under this chapter may be subject to an administrative fine levied by the commissioner not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.