If it appears that a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate Section 22-37A-5 or Section 22-37A-7 or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, the State Health Officer or a county health officer, as appropriate, may institute a civil suit in his or her own name in a circuit court to obtain injunctive relief to restrain the person from continuing the violation or threat of violation.
Ala. Code § 22-37A-8 (1975)