Tennessee § 68-211-115 - Injunctions restraining violations.

§ 68-211-115. Injunctions restraining violations.

In addition to the penalties herein provided, the commissioner may cause the enforcement of any orders, rules or regulations issued by such commissioner or orders issued by the board to carry out this part by instituting legal proceedings to enjoin the violation of this part, and the orders, rules or regulations of the commissioner or orders of the board in any court of competent jurisdiction, and such court may grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining the violation thereof. The district attorney general in whose jurisdiction a violation of this part occurs or the attorney general and reporter shall institute and prosecute such suits when necessity therefor has been shown by those herein clothed with the power of investigation. Acts 1969, ch. 295, § 15; 1975, ch. 109, § 6; T.C.A., §§ 53-4315, 68-31-115. Compiler's Notes. Former title 68, ch. 31, parts 1-9 were transferred to title 68, ch. 211, parts 1-9, respectively, in 1992. See the parallel reference table in § 68-211-101 for the former and new section locations. Law Reviews. The Tennessee Court System — Prosecution, 8 Mem. St. U.L. Rev. 477. Collateral References. Pollution control: Preliminary mandatory injunction to prevent, correct, or reduce effects of polluting practices. 49 A.L.R.3d 1239.