Section 20. If the director concludes that the continuing conduct of any person alleged to be in violation of this chapter may result in substantial or irreparable harm to any citizen of the commonwealth, he may seek:
(a) A permanent or temporary injunction with respect to the conduct from the superior court of any county in which the alleged violation is occurring, or in which the violator has its principal place of business; or
(b) Restitution or an order requiring satisfactory completion of the contractor's contract.
(c) The director shall not be required to file a bond or to show a lack of an adequate remedy at law when seeking an injunction under this section against any person, association, partnership, or corporation not registered under this chapter.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XX - Public Safety and Good Order
Chapter 142a - Regulation of Home Improvement Contractors
Section 2 - Residential Contracting Agreements; Requirements
Section 3 - Civil Actions; Private Arbitration Program
Section 4 - Arbitration; Appeals
Section 5 - Residential Contractor's Guaranty Fund; Regulations
Section 6 - Operation of Fund; Deposits; Interest; Use of Funds
Section 7 - Claims Against Fund; Award Limitations
Section 9 - Registration of Contractors or Subcontractors
Section 10 - Registration Applications; Required Information
Section 11 - Registration Fees
Section 12 - Denial of Registration Applications; Grounds; Requests for Reconsideration
Section 13 - Registration Records; Building Permits, Contracts and Advertisements
Section 14 - Exemption From Registration
Section 15 - Suspension or Revocation of Certificate of Registration
Section 16 - Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Director
Section 17 - Contractors or Subcontractors; Prohibited Acts; Violations
Section 18 - Administrative Penalties for Violations of Chapter Provisions
Section 19 - Fines and Imprisonment
Section 20 - Continuing Violations; Injunctions; Restitution