South Carolina § 40-22-210 - Injunctions; rule to show cause.

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§ 40-22-210. Injunctions; rule to show cause.

To enforce this chapter or to restrain a violation of this chapter, the department, on behalf of the board, may petition an administrative law judge for an injunction in the name of the State as provided generally in civil cases. In these proceedings:

(1) It is not necessary to establish the absence of an adequate remedy of law.

(2) Board members are not personally liable for damages resulting from a wrongful injunction.

(3) The initial order of injunction must include a rule to show cause and is temporary pending the return to the rule.

HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 311, SECTION 1; 2007 Act No. 58, SECTION 1.

Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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