A. The attorney general may receive information and documents and may receive and otherwise investigate complaints with respect to the commercial and trade practices of, or acts of, motor carriers transporting household goods for consumers in violation of R.S. 45:164, including any regulations of this state or its agencies adopted hereunder. The attorney general may institute legal proceedings seeking injunctive relief, fines, or other relief and take such other actions provided for herein or which are necessary or incidental to the exercise of his powers and functions. All costs incurred by the state in connection with such legal proceedings shall be borne by the carrier if found to be in violation of R.S. 45:164 or rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
B. Nothing in this Section is intended to be nor shall be construed to constitute any limitation, derogation, or diminution of the jurisdiction or authority of the Louisiana Public Service Commission over motor carriers transporting household goods.