Minnesota Statutes 15C.04 – Responsibilities of Prosecuting Attorney
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Subdivision 1.General.
A prosecuting attorney may investigate violations of section 15C.02. If a prosecuting attorney finds that a person has violated or is violating section 15C.02, the prosecuting attorney may bring a civil action under this chapter against the person to enjoin an act in violation of section 15C.02 and to recover damages and penalties.
Subd. 2.Attorney general investigatory powers.
In connection with an investigation under this section, the attorney general has the powers listed in section 8.31, subdivisions 2 and 3.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 15C.04
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44