The violation of any provision of this chapter, or any rule or order issued under the chapter is declared a nuisance inimical to the public health, welfare, and safety. Whenever in the judgment of the department a person has engaged in or is about to engage in any acts that constitute or will constitute a violation of this chapter, or any rule or order issued under the chapter, the department, in accordance with the laws governing injunctions and other process, may maintain an action in the name of the state enjoining the action or for an order directing compliance, and upon a showing by the department that the person has engaged or is about to engage in the acts or practices, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order may be granted.
N.D.C.C. § 23.1-08-20