A. Any person may institute a civil action in the circuit court of the jurisdiction in which the Board has its administrative headquarters, or in the jurisdiction in which any violation is alleged to have occurred:
- 1. For actual damages resulting from violation of this article or to restrain any such violation, or both.
- 2. To obtain appropriate equitable relief against any person who has engaged, is engaged, or is about to engage in any acts or practices in violation of Chapter 23 (§ 19.2-387 et seq.) of Title 19.2, this chapter or rules or regulations of the Board.
- B. This section shall not be construed as a waiver of the defense of sovereign immunity.
1981, c. 632, § 9-194; 2001, c. 844.