Georgia § 45-16-67 - Actions to restrain violations of this article.
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§ 45-16-67. Actions to restrain violations of this article.
On its own initiative or on the verified complaint of any person that a person has performed or is performing the duties of coroner in violation of this article, the council may file an action seeking equitable relief in its own name in the superior court of any county in this state having jurisdiction of such person. Such action shall allege the facts and pray for a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction against such person restraining him from violating this article. Upon proof thereof, the court shall issue a restraining order, temporary injunction, or permanent injunction without requiring allegation or proof that the plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law. The right of injunction provided for in this Code section shall be in addition to any other remedy which the council has. (Code 1981, § 45-16-67 , enacted by Ga. L. 1985, p. 797, § 1.)
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