N.Y. Agriculture & Markets Law § 35: Proceedings in court

§ 35. Proceedings in court. If it appear after an investigation or

hearing conducted as herein provided that any person, association or

corporation is guilty of a violation of the provisions of this chapter

or of any other act the enforcement of which is within the jurisdiction

of the department, an action or proceeding may be instituted in a court

of competent jurisdiction to recover a penalty for such violation or to

compel a compliance with such provisions, or prevent a continuance of

such violations.