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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. Whenever the attorney general has reasonable belief that any person is violating or is about to violate any provision of the Continuing Care Act, or any regulation promulgated pursuant to that act, and that proceedings would be in the public interest, the attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state to restrain or prevent violations of that act or regulations promulgated pursuant to that act. The action may be brought in the district court of the county in which the person resides or has the person's principal place of business or in the district court for Santa Fe county. The attorney general acting on behalf of the state shall not be required to post bond when seeking a temporary or permanent injunction in such action.
B. In any action filed pursuant to this section of the Continuing Care Act, including an action with respect to unimproved real property, the attorney general may petition the district court for temporary or permanent injunctive relief, and restitution or remedies available pursuant to Section 24-17-15 NMSA 1978.
C. Any person who is the subject of an action brought under this section shall have the right to demand a jury trial.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 24. Health and Safety § 24-17-10. Restraint of prohibited acts; remedies - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-24-health-and-safety/nm-st-sect-24-17-10/
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