727.06 ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS.

   (a)   Whenever the Sealer has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter exists or has occurred and in lieu of instituting or continuing a court action pursuant to this chapter, the Sealer may cause written notice thereof to be served upon the alleged violator and by conference and consultation endeavor to persuade the violator to sign a written assurance of voluntary compliance with this chapter. Such assurance may include a stipulation for the restitution by the violator to the consumer of money, property or other things received from them in connection with a violation of this chapter. Violation of an assurance entered into pursuant to this section shall be treated as a violation of this chapter, and shall be subject to all the penalties provided therefor.

   (b)   If the alleged violator denies responsibility for the acts complained of, if there is an emergency or other need for immediate action, or if the Sealer is not able to amicably obtain written assurance of voluntary compliance, he may appeal to the Director of Law upon written request to initiate actions for injunctive or any other appropriate relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to restrain a person from violating this chapter or the rules or regulations pursuant thereto, and to restrain a supplier from engaging in unfair, deceptive, fraudulent or unconscionable conduct with consumers. To establish a cause of action under this chapter it need not be shown that consumers are being or were actually damaged. (Ord. 89127. Passed 4-2-75.)