§ 535. Enforcement by attorney-general. 1. Whenever any person has
violated any provision of this article the attorney-general may bring a
special proceeding in the supreme court of the state of New York, on
notice of not less than five days, for a judgment enjoining the
continuance of such violations; and if it shall appear to the
satisfaction of the court or justice that the defendant has violated any
provision of this article, no proof shall be required that any person
has been misled or deceived or otherwise damaged thereby nor that the
defendant knowingly or intentionally violated such provision.

2. In connection with any such proposed application, the
attorney-general is authorized to take proof, issue subpoenas and
administer oaths in the manner provided in the civil practice law and
rules.