(2) Cases filed under provisions of this section or any appeal therefrom shall be given preference on the docket over all other civil cases except those given an equal preference by statute.
(3) Nothing in this section is intended to prevent the maintenance of actions for legal or equitable remedies relating to private or public nuisances or for recovery of damages brought by private persons or by the state on relation of any person. [1973 c.835 §212; 1975 c.167 §4; 1979 c.284 §148]