A. The Attorney General, the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, or the district attorney of the appropriate district court may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction against any individual for operating an alcohol and drug substance course without the appropriate certification by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services or for a violation of any order or determination of the Department.
B. Any findings of the Department, after hearing and due process, in any action for an injunction brought pursuant to this section, shall be prima facie evidence of the facts.
C. The district court for the county where the facility is located has jurisdiction to determine the action, to grant the necessary injunctive relief and to award attorney’s fees to the prevailing party.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 113, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2004. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 150, § 21, emerg. eff. May 9, 2005.
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