The commission may commence civil actions and utilize all remedies provided in law or equity for the collection of assessments and civil penalties, and for the obtaining of injunctive relief or specific performance, with respect to this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted under this chapter.
Except in a proceeding to determine whether the director acted arbitrarily or capriciously in restricting the activities or functions of the commission, upon a favorable verdict for the commission, the commission is entitled to receive reimbursement for any reasonable attorney’s fees and other actual related costs.
Venue for these actions may be established at the domicile or place of business of the defendant or in the county of the principal office of the commission. The commission may be sued only in the county of its principal office.