Sec. 16. (a) Either or both of the following may bring an action to prevent or restrain violations of this chapter:
(1) The attorney general or the attorney general's designee.
(2) A person that holds a valid permit under 26 U.S.C. 5712.
(b) A person that brings an action under subsection (a) shall provide notice to the attorney general of the commencement of the action.