Section 8. Civil remedies.
(a) Law.--The General Counsel may institute an action at law in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover damages for a violation of this act, a regulation promulgated under this act or an order issued under this act.
(b) Equity.--The General Counsel may institute an action in equity in a court of competent jurisdiction to restrain a violation of this act, a regulation promulgated under this act or an order issued under this act.
(1) The court may fix a reasonable time during which the
person responsible for the violation may make provision for
the abatement of the violation.
(2) In cases where the circumstances require it or the
public health is endangered, the court may issue a
preliminary injunction, special injunction or temporary
restraining order.
(3) In a proceeding under this subsection:
(i) The Commonwealth shall not be required to
furnish bond.
(ii) The court shall issue a preliminary injunction
if it finds that the defendant is engaging in unlawful
conduct as proscribed by this act or is engaged in
conduct which is causing immediate and irreparable harm
to the public.
(4) Equitable relief under this subsection may be in
addition to damages under subsection (a).