(a) The circuit courts of this state having general equity jurisdiction are vested with jurisdiction and power to enjoin any violation of this subchapter by complaint by any resident or state board of this state in the county in which the alleged violation of this subchapter occurred, in the county where the plaintiff resides, in which the defendant resides or, if there is more than one (1) defendant, in the county in which any defendant resides.
(b) The issuance of an injunction shall not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of the provisions of this subchapter, but the remedy of injunction shall be in addition to liability to criminal prosecution, it being the intention to provide a speedy remedy against violations in the interest of public health.