Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
Section 479.12 - Procedure(a) All actions of the board shall be taken, subject to the right of notice, hearing and adjudication and the right of appeal therefrom, in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Agency Law.(b) Any association of funeral directors or any party in interest shall be entitled to be heard by the board in any proceeding under the Administrative Agency Law. Any association of funeral directors or any person having an interest may, by an action in equity, obtain an injunction to prevent the illegal operation of a person, firm, corporation or establishment in violation of law or the regulations of the board.(c) The board, upon the advice of the Attorney General, may maintain an action in the name of the Commonwealth for an injunction or other process against any person to restrain or prevent his practicing the profession of a funeral director in a public or private capacity. No action brought under the provisions of this act shall prevent the prosecution or institution of any civil or criminal action provided by this act for violation thereof or of any rule or regulation of the board promulgated thereunder.1952, Jan. 14, P.L. (1951) 1898, § 12. Amended 1971, June 3, P.L. 143, No. 6, §1 ( § 509(a)(151)). Affected 1978, April 28, P.L. 202, No. 53, § 2(a) [1289], effective 6/27/1978.