The imposition of the penalties prescribed in this code shall not preclude the building official from instituting appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct, or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure, or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct business, or use of a building or structure in or about any premises. History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 85.
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