Section 71-1923. Enforcement of section 17-1735

Upon  receipt  of  a  report  from  a  local  board  of  health  under
  subdivision 2 of section 17-1735 the commissioner shall investigate  the
  matter  immediately  and  shall  hold  a  hearing and give the person or
  persons charged with such violation or noncompliance an  opportunity  to
  present  evidence  on  his or their behalf, and upon ascertaining that a
  violation or noncompliance exists, he may bring an action in the name of
  the people of the state in a court  of  record  against  the  person  or
  persons  responsible for the violation or noncompliance for the recovery
  of the penalties incurred and for an injunction against the continuation
  of the violation or noncompliance.