§ 7-109. Commencement of a proceeding or action by the attorney
general to compel compliance. If it appears to the attorney general that
any person, association, or corporation has violated or is violating any
of the provisions of this title, an action or proceeding may be
instituted by the attorney general in the name of the people of the
state of New York to compel compliance with such provisions and enjoin
any violation or threatened violation thereof.

In connection with the institution of any such action or proceeding,
the attorney general is authorized to take proof and make a
determination of the relevant facts and to issue subpoenas in accordance
with the civil practice law and rules.

If in such action or proceeding, the court finds that a respondent has
committed such violation the court in its discretion may award to the
attorney general a sum not exceeding two thousand dollars with respect
to each such respondent as costs of investigation.