§ 14-1-305 - Civil action.

14-1-305. Civil action.

(a) If there is reason to believe that a violation of this subchapter is being committed in any local unit of government:

(1) The county attorney of the county where the adult-oriented business is located shall maintain an action to abate and prevent the violation and to enjoin perpetually any person who is committing the violation and the owner, lessee, or agent of the building or place in or where the violation is occurring from directly or indirectly committing or permitting the violation; or

(2) A citizen of this state who resides in the county, city, or town where the adult-oriented business is located may in the citizen's own name maintain an action to abate and prevent the violation and to enjoin perpetually any person who is committing the violation and the owner, lessee, or agent of the building or place in or where the violation is occurring from directly or indirectly committing or permitting the violation.