The commission may commence actions for injunction for unprofessional conduct or, as an alternate to criminal proceedings, for violation of this chapter, chapters 43-15A and 43-15B or rules promulgated pursuant thereto. The commencement of one proceeding by the commission constitutes an election. The commission may also commence actions for injunctions against any person or entity that engages in the practice of real estate pursuant to this chapter without a license issued by the commission. In any action where an injunction is granted, the court shall award the commission attorney fees and costs of the investigation and proceedings.

Source: SL 1992, ch 273, § 91; SL 2011, ch 181, § 1.