Georgia Code
Part 5 - Public Water Systems
§ 12-5-188. Injunctive Relief

Whenever in the judgment of the director any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice which constitutes or will constitute an unlawful action under this part, he may make application to the superior court of the county in which the unlawful act or practice has been or is about to be engaged in or in which jurisdiction is appropriate for an order enjoining such act or practice, or for an order requiring compliance with the part; and upon a showing by the director that such person has engaged in or is about to engage in any such act or practice, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order shall be granted without the necessity of showing lack of an adequate remedy at law.
History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 351, § 20.

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources

Chapter 5 - Water Resources

Article 3 - Wells and Drinking Water

Part 5 - Public Water Systems

§ 12-5-170. Short Title

§ 12-5-171. Declaration of Policy; Legislative Intent; Environmental Protection Division to Administer Part

§ 12-5-172. Definitions

§ 12-5-173. Designation of Division as State Agency to Receive Financial Aid From Federal Government and Other Sources

§ 12-5-174. Powers and Duties of Board of Natural Resources as to Public Water Systems

§ 12-5-175. Fluoridation of Public Water Systems; State Funds for Cost of Fluoridation Equipment, Chemicals, and Materials; Tax Deduction for Fluoride-Removing Devices

§ 12-5-176. Powers and Duties of Director as to Public Water Systems Generally

§ 12-5-177. Enforcement of Rules and Regulations; Minimum Requirements for and Applicability of Georgia Primary Drinking Water Regulations; Records and Reports

§ 12-5-178. Variances and Exemptions

§ 12-5-179. Permits for Operation of Public Water Systems; Performance Bonds

§ 12-5-180. Duty of Permit Applicants and Holders to Supply Information as Required by Director

§ 12-5-180.1. Allocating Water and Waste-Water Usage Among Tenants; Charging Tenants for Usage; Measuring Water Usage

§ 12-5-180.2. Fire Sprinkler Protection Systems; Limitation on Fee for Water Service

§ 12-5-181. Inspections and Investigations by Division

§ 12-5-182. Powers of Director as to Protection of Public From Contaminants Presenting Imminent and Substantial Danger

§ 12-5-183. Plan for Emergency Provision of Water

§ 12-5-184. Notice of Violations, Variances, and Exemptions Involving Public Water Systems

§ 12-5-185. Order by Director After Failure of Conference, Conciliation, or Persuasion; Hearing on Order or Permit Issued by Director

§ 12-5-186. Hearings; Judicial Review

§ 12-5-187. Emergency Orders; Hearing; Review

§ 12-5-188. Injunctive Relief

§ 12-5-189. Judgment in Accordance With Director’s Order

§ 12-5-190. Legal Assistance by Attorney General

§ 12-5-191. Prohibited Acts

§ 12-5-192. Civil Penalties; Procedures for Imposing Penalty; Hearing; Review

§ 12-5-193. Criminal Penalty