32-10-514. Institution of criminal proceedings. (1) (a) The department may refer any evidence that is available concerning a violation of the provisions of this chapter or of a rule adopted or order issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to the attorney general or to the appropriate county attorney in the jurisdiction in which the violation occurred.
     (b) The attorney general or the appropriate county attorney may, with or without the department's referral, institute criminal proceedings under the provisions of this chapter.
     (c) The department and its employees may, upon request of the attorney general or the appropriate county attorney, assist in presenting the law or facts at trial.
     (2) After an examination, investigation, or hearing under this chapter, if the department considers it of public interest or advantage, the department may certify a record to the proper prosecuting official of the county or city in which the act complained of, examined, or investigated occurred.

     History: En. Sec. 31, Ch. 369, L. 2007.