§ 18-586. Violation enjoined.  


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  • Whenever there shall be an actual or threatened violation of Sections 584 and 585 of this title, an application may be made to the court or judge having jurisdiction, to issue an injunction upon notice to the defendant of not less than five (5) days, for an injunction so restraining such actual or threatened violation, or if it shall appear to such court or justice that the defendant is in fact using the name of a humane, fraternal or charitable corporation, incorporated as aforesaid, or a name so nearly resembling it as to be calculated to deceive the public, or is wearing or exhibiting the badge, insignia or emblem of such corporation without authority thereof, and in violation of Sections 584 and 585 of this title, an injunction may be issued by said court or justice, enjoining or restraining such actual or threatened violation, without requiring proof that any person has in fact been misled or deceived thereby.

Amended by Laws 1983, c. 100, § 14, emerg. eff. May 9, 1983.