§ 71-k. Violations; remedies. The commissioner may institute such
action at law or in equity as may appear necessary to enforce compliance
with any provisions of this article or of the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder, and, in addition to any other remedy under
article three of this chapter or otherwise, may apply for relief by
injunction if necessary to protect the public interest without being
compelled to allege or prove that an adequate remedy at law does not
exist. Such application may be made to the supreme court in any district
or county as provided in the civil practice law and rules, or to the
supreme court in the third judicial district.