The Attorney General may institute proceedings to prevent and restrain violations of the provisions of this article. In addition to granting such temporary, interlocutory, or permanent relief as is necessary to prevent and restrain a violation, the courts of this state may grant injunctions reasonably necessary to restore and preserve competition in the trade or commerce affected by a violation of this article.
If a permanent injunction is issued in such proceedings, reasonable costs of the action may be awarded the state, including but not limited to expenses of discovery and document reproduction.
In addition to injunctive relief authorized, any person who violates the provisions of this article shall be liable to a penalty of not more than the greater of a total of $100,000 or $500 per day for each and every day of said violation.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 47. Regulation of Trade
Article 18. Antitrust Act; Restraint of Trade
§47-18-3. Contracts and Combinations in Restraint of Trade
§47-18-4. Establishment, Maintenance or Use of Monopoly
§47-18-6. General Powers and Duties of Attorney General
§47-18-7. Investigations; Powers and Duties of Attorney General
§47-18-8. Injunctions and Other Relief; Violations; Jurisdiction
§47-18-9. Damages; Treble Damage Suits
§47-18-10. Final Judgment in Civil Proceeding as Prima Facie Evidence
§47-18-11. Limitation of Actions
§47-18-12. Suspension of Limitation Period
§47-18-13. Cumulative Remedies
§47-18-14. Cooperation With Federal Government and Other States
§47-18-16. Judicial Construction
§47-18-18. Disposition of Funds
§47-18-19. Antitrust Enforcement Fund
§47-18-20. Rules and Regulations
§47-18-21. Cooperation by Public Agencies, Officials and Employees