Alabama Code 2-17-30. Jurisdiction and prosecution of injunctive proceedings under chapter or regulations promulgated thereunder
Terms Used In Alabama Code 2-17-30
- circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- 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.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- 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.
The circuit courts of the several counties of this state are vested with jurisdiction specifically to enforce and to prevent and restrain violations of this chapter or any regulation promulgated under authority thereof by temporary restraining order or permanent injunction or otherwise. Petitions for injunctive relief as authorized hereunder shall be filed in the circuit court of the county of residence of the person who violates the provisions of this chapter. Any action commenced hereunder based upon facts furnished by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries or others having knowledge thereof may be brought in the name of the State of Alabama upon the relation of the Attorney General and with his approval, and such officer shall upon request be assisted by the district attorney or deputy district attorney of the judicial circuit in which injunctive proceedings are filed.