Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, is subject to a fine of not more than $2,000, or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or to both such fine and imprisonment. Whenever the Board has reason to believe that any person is liable to punishment under this section, it may certify the facts to the Attorney General of the Virgin Islands, who may in his discretion, cause appropriate proceedings to be brought.