In addition to all other remedies provided in this article, the Attorney General of this state, the Department, the prosecuting attorney of any county where any violation of any provision of this article occurs, or any citizen, resident or taxpayer of the county where any violation of any provision of this article occurs, may apply to the circuit court, or the judge thereof in vacation, of the county where the alleged violation occurred, for an injunction to restrain, prevent or abate the maintenance and storage of waste tires in violation of any provision of this article, or the violation of any other provision of this article. In seeking an injunction, it is not necessary for the Secretary or any state agency seeking an injunction under this section to post bond.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 22-15A-13

  • Court: means any circuit, magistrate or municipal court. See West Virginia Code 22-15A-2
  • Department: means the Department of Environmental Protection. See West Virginia Code 22-15A-2
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Secretary: means the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection. See West Virginia Code 22-15A-2
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10