Ohio Code 3733.47 – Prosecutions
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The attorney general, or the prosecuting attorney of the county, or the city director of law shall upon complaint of the licensor prosecute to termination or bring an action for a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction against any person violating this chapter or the rules adopted thereunder. The common pleas court in which an action for a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction is filed has the jurisdiction to grant such relief upon a showing that the respondent named in the complaint is in violation of this chapter or the rules adopted thereunder.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 3733.47
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Director: means the director of health or the authorized representative of the director of health. See Ohio Code 3733.41
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Licensor: means the director of health. See Ohio Code 3733.41
- Person: means the state, any political subdivision, public or private corporation, partnership, association, trust, individual, or other entity. See Ohio Code 3733.41
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
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