§486P-3 Penalties. (a) The attorney general may bring a civil action against any entity that fails to file the reports required under this chapter.
(b) The attorney general may bring a civil action against any entity engaged in the business of manufacturing, wholesaling, distributing, importing, or dealing in cigarettes or tobacco products who fails to provide the information that the department of the attorney general may deem necessary, for the proper administration of this chapter or chapter 675.
(c) Notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law, the attorney general may apply for a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any entity from the sale, use, possession, acquisition, receipt, transportation, or distribution of cigarettes manufactured by a tobacco product manufacturer who knowingly fails to report, provide information, or meet the certification requirements of this chapter. The injunction shall be issued without bond.
(d) The State shall be awarded its attorney's fees and expenses incurred in prosecuting violations of this chapter. [L 2000, c 170, pt of §1; am L 2001, c 270, §13; am L 2003, c 77, §8]
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