§ 71-k. Violations; remedies. The commissioner may institute such action at law or in equity as may appear necessary to enforce compliance with any provisions of this article or of the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and, in addition to any other remedy under article three of this chapter or otherwise, may apply for relief by injunction if necessary to protect the public interest without being compelled to allege or prove that an adequate remedy at law does not exist. Such application may be made to the supreme court in any district or county as provided in the civil practice law and rules, or to the supreme court in the third judicial district.