South Carolina § 40-65-70 Power of department to seek injunctive relief.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 40-65-70 — Power of department to seek injunctive relief.

South Carolina § 40-65-70

Title 40PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Ch. 65SOIL CLASSIFIERS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 40-65-70 (2026).

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In addition to the powers provided for in Chapter 1, the department may apply in the name of the State for relief by injunction to enforce the provisions of this chapter or to restrain any violation of this chapter. In these proceedings it is not necessary to allege or prove either that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation. The director, employees, or agents of the department may not be held personally liable for bringing an action pursuant to this section.

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In addition to the powers provided for in Chapter 1, the department may apply in the name of the State for relief by injunction to enforce the provisions of this chapter or to restrain any violation of this chapter. In these proceedings it is not necessary to allege or prove either that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation. The director, employees, or agents of the department may not be held personally liable for bringing an action pursuant to this section.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, SECTION 2.A, eff June 11, 2010. Editor's Note Prior Laws: 1962 Code SECTION 56-1546.37; 1974 (58) 2828; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 946. SECTION 40-65-80. Investigative procedures; who may file complaint Investigations must be conducted in accordance with Section 40-1-80. Any person may file a complaint, which must be in writing, alleging fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetence, misconduct, or violation of the code of ethics against a licensee or a person holding a certification. HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, SECTION 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.