Section 71-0509. Costs in actions by the people

In  case  of recovery of any amount in an action brought for a penalty
  under the provisions of this chapter listed in section 71-0501 or  under
  titles  5  through  15  inclusive  and  title 33, of this article or any
  action authorized by such law as amended, in any  court  of  record  the
  people  shall  be  entitled to recover full costs, of course, and at the
  rates as provided for civil actions.