Section 284:3-a - Investigation and Compliance DivisionI. There shall be contained within the lottery commission an investigation and compliance division. The division shall perform such functions as the lottery commission may determine is necessary in relation to enforcement, including the investigation of all licensees, and proposed licensees, under this chapter and RSA 287-D.II. The division shall have such civil and administrative powers as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and RSA 287-D, including the power to receive intelligence on an applicant or licensee under this chapter and under RSA 287-D and to investigate any suspected violations of this chapter or RSA 287-D or any suspected violations of illegal gambling.III. To further effectuate the purposes of this chapter and RSA 287-D with respect to the investigation and enforcement of gaming establishments and licensees, the division may obtain or provide pertinent information regarding applicants or licensees from or to law enforcement entities or gaming authorities and other domestic, federal or foreign jurisdictions, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may transmit such information to each other electronically.IV. In addition to fines and penalties as set forth in this chapter and RSA 287-D, the division may file a petition for equity relief with the superior court seeking to levy upon any person or entity who meets the requirements for enhanced penalties as defined in administrative rule, a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per violation, along with any other injunctive relief deemed necessary by the court. The proceeds of any civil penalty levied pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the special fund established in RSA 284:21-j.Added by 2021 , 190: 1, eff. 1/1/2022.