New York Consolidated Laws, Agriculture and Markets Law - AGM § 35. Proceedings in court

If it appear after an investigation or hearing conducted as herein provided that any person, association or corporation is guilty of a violation of the provisions of this chapter or of any other act the enforcement of which is within the jurisdiction of the department, an action or proceeding may be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover a penalty for such violation or to compel a compliance with such provisions, or prevent a continuance of such violations.