§ 849.21, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 849. GAMBLING
Injunction to restrain violation.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
An action to enjoin any nuisance as herein defined may be brought by any person in the courts of equity in this state. If it is made to appear by affidavit or otherwise, to the satisfaction of the court, or judge in vacation, that such nuisance exists, a temporary writ of injunction shall forthwith issue restraining the defendant from conducting or permitting the continuance of such nuisance until the conclusion of the action. Upon application of the complainant in such a proceeding, the court or judge may also enter an order restraining the defendant and all other persons from removing, or in any way interfering with the machines or devices or other things used in connection with the violation of ss. 849.15-849.23 constituting such a nuisance. No bond shall be required in instituting such proceedings.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 8, ch. 18143, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151 (405-g).
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