KRS 250.111: Actions for violations of KRS 250.021 to 250.111 -- Informal hearing --

Injunctions.

(1) If the director has probable cause to believe that any of the provisions of KRS

250.021 to 250.111 have been violated, he shall give notice to the person who is i n

apparent violation designating a time and place for an informal hearing. If, after the

informal hearing, or without the hearing if the person fails to appear, the director

determines that a violation has occurred, he may issue a letter of reprimand, levy a

fine pursuant to KRS 250.990, or impose any other penalties or sanctions authorized

under KRS 250.021 to 250.111. Any penalty or sanction imposed as a result of an

informal hearing may be appealed, and upon appeal an administrative hearing shall

be conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.

(2) The director may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for a temporary or

permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate

any provision of KRS 250.021 to 250.111 or any administrative regulation

promulgated thereunder, notwithstanding the existence of other remedies of law.

The injunction shall be issued without bond.