§15-799A.7. Attorney General – Civil action authority.
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A. If the Attorney General has reason to believe that any online marketplace has violated or is violating this act or a regulation promulgated under this act that affects one or more residents of this state, the Attorney General may bring a civil action in district court to:
1. Enjoin further violation by the defendant;
2. Enforce compliance with this act or such regulation;
3. Obtain civil penalties in the amount set under regulations promulgated under this act;
4. Obtain other remedies permitted under state law; or
5. Obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation on behalf of residents of this state.
B. For purposes of bringing a civil action under subsection A of this section, nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent the Attorney General from exercising the powers conferred on the Attorney General by the laws of this state to conduct investigations, administer oaths or affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence.
C. If no federal law that requires online marketplaces to verify and disclose information as described in this act goes into effect prior to January 1, 2023, the Attorney General may promulgate rules necessary to implement and enforce this act. Added by Laws 2022, c. 378, § 7, eff. Jan. 1, 2023.