Sec. 11. (a) The attorney general has exclusive authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (b) The attorney general may initiate an action in the name of the state and may seek an injunction to restrain any violations of this chapter and a civil penalty not to exceed seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) for each violation under this chapter. (c) The attorney general may recover reasonable expenses incurred in investigating and preparing the case, including attorney's fees, in any action initiated under this section. (d) Before initiating an action under this section, the attorney general shall provide a provider thirty (30) days written notice identifying the specific provisions of this chapter that the attorney general alleges have been or are being violated. If, within the thirty (30) day period set forth in this subsection, the provider: (1) cures the alleged violation; and (2) provides the attorney general an express written statement that: (A) the alleged violation has been cured; and (B) actions have been taken to ensure no further such violations will occur; the attorney general shall not initiate an action against the provider. (e) If a provider: (1) continues an alleged violation following the thirty (30) day period set forth in subsection (d); or (2) breaches an express written statement provided to the attorney general under subsection (d)(2); the attorney general may initiate an action against the provider under subsection (b). (f) Nothing in this section may be construed as providing the basis for a private right of action for violations of this chapter or any other law. IC 24-4-24.4 Chapter 24.4. Human Trafficking Awareness at Massage Establishments 24-4-24.4-1 "Massage establishment" 24-4-24.4-2 Displaying human trafficking awareness posters 24-4-24.4-3 Contents of human trafficking posters
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