122C-29. Injunction.
(a) Notwithstanding the existence or pursuit of any other remedy, the Secretary may, in the way provided by law, maintain an action in the name of the State for injunction or other process against any person to restrain or prevent the establishment, conduct, management, or operation of a licensable facility operating without a license or in a way that threatens the health, safety, or welfare of the individuals in the licensable facility.
(b) If any individual interferes with the proper performance or duty of the Secretary in carrying out this Article, the Secretary may institute an action in the superior court of the county in which the interference occurred for injunctive relief against the continued interference, irrespective of all other remedies at law. (1983, c. 718, s. 1; 1985, c. 589, s. 2.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 122C - Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Act of 1985
§ 122C-22 - Exclusions from licensure; deemed status[Effective until January 1, 2023]
§ 122C-23 - (Effective until contingency met see note) Licensure.
§ 122C-23.1 - Licensure of residential treatment facilities.
§ 122C-24 - Adverse action on a license.
§ 122C-24.1 - Penalties; remedies.
§ 122C-25 - Inspections; confidentiality.
§ 122C-26 - Powers of the Commission.
§ 122C-27 - Powers of the Secretary.
§ 122C-27.5 - Waiver of rules and increase in bed capacity during an emergency.
§ 122C-28.1 - Facilities in violation of this Article.
§ 122C-30 - Peer review committee; immunity from liability; confidentiality.
§ 122C-31 - Report required upon death of client.
§ 122C-32 - Patient visitation rights for residents of residential treatment facilities.