§ 535. Enforcement by attorney-general. 1. Whenever any person has violated any provision of this article the attorney-general may bring a special proceeding in the supreme court of the state of New York, on notice of not less than five days, for a judgment enjoining the continuance of such violations; and if it shall appear to the satisfaction of the court or justice that the defendant has violated any provision of this article, no proof shall be required that any person has been misled or deceived or otherwise damaged thereby nor that the defendant knowingly or intentionally violated such provision.

2. In connection with any such proposed application, the attorney-general is authorized to take proof, issue subpoenas and administer oaths in the manner provided in the civil practice law and rules.