3748.18 Prosecution. - Ohio Statutes

3748.18 Prosecution.

(A) The director of health shall institute proceedings in an appropriate court for any violation of this chapter or rules adopted or orders issued under it, in the manner required by law.

(B) In addition to the remedies provided and irrespective of whether or not there exists an adequate remedy at law, the director may apply to the court of common pleas in the county in which a violation of this chapter or rules adopted or orders issued under it is occurring or appears imminent for a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any facility from such a violation or threatened violation. In an action for injunction to enforce any final order of the director brought pursuant to this section, the finding by the director, after hearing, is prima-facie evidence of the facts found therein.

Effective Date: 09-08-1995