CODE OF VIRGINIA

PROCEEDING TO PREVENT UNLAWFUL OPERATION OF SERVICE (§ 37.2-417)

In case any service is being operated in violation of the provisions of this
article or of any applicable regulations made under these provisions, the
Commissioner, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate
action or proceedings against the provider to prevent the unlawful operation and
to restrain, correct, or abate such violation or violations. Any action or
proceeding shall be instituted in the circuit court of the county or city where
the provider is located or conducts business, and the court shall have
jurisdiction to enjoin the unlawful operation or the violation or violations.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 37-258.3; 1960, c. 496; 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-187; 1976,
c. 671; 1980, c. 582; 2001, cc. 486, 506; 2005, c. 716.