§ 17-39-104 - Injunction. - Arkansas Statutes

17-39-104. Injunction.

(a) If any person violates any provisions of this chapter, the Secretary of the Arkansas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies, upon direction of a majority of the Arkansas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies and in the name of the State of Arkansas, through the Attorney General, shall apply in any circuit court of competent jurisdiction for an order enjoining the violation or for an order enforcing compliance with this chapter.

(b) Upon the filing of a verified petition in the court, the court or any judge thereof, if satisfied by affidavit or otherwise that the person has violated this chapter, may issue a temporary injunction, without notice or bond, enjoining the continued violation. If it is established that the person has violated or is violating this chapter, the court or any judge thereof may enter a decree perpetually enjoining the violation or enforcing compliance with this chapter.

(c) In case of violation of any order or decree issued under the provisions of this section, the court or any judge thereof may try and punish the offender for contempt of court.

(d) Proceeding under this section shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other remedies and penalties provided by this chapter.