SDCL § 36-7-28: Injunction to prevent violation of chapter--Election of remedies.

Any person violating the provisions of this chapter may be enjoined from further violations in the circuit courts of this state in actions to be brought by the State Board of Examiners in Optometry. Such suits may also be brought by any citizen of the state. An action for injunction shall be an alternate to criminal proceedings, and the commencement of one proceeding by the board constitutes an election.