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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 3 P.S. Agriculture § 2010.8. Civil remedies

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Law.--The General Counsel may institute an action at law in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover damages for a violation of this act, a regulation promulgated under this act or an order issued under this act.

(b) Equity.--The General Counsel may institute an action in equity in a court of competent jurisdiction to restrain a violation of this act, a regulation promulgated under this act or an order issued under this act.

(1) The court may fix a reasonable time during which the person responsible for the violation may make provision for the abatement of the violation.

(2) In cases where the circumstances require it or the public health is endangered, the court may issue a preliminary injunction, special injunction or temporary restraining order.

(3) In a proceeding under this subsection:

(i) The Commonwealth shall not be required to furnish bond.

(ii) The court shall issue a preliminary injunction if it finds that the defendant is engaging in unlawful conduct as proscribed by this act or is engaged in conduct which is causing immediate and irreparable harm to the public.

(4) Equitable relief under this subsection may be in addition to damages under subsection (a).

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