(1) The AttorneyGeneral shall have the authority under Sections 75-24-351 through 75-24-357 to conduct civilinvestigations and bring civil actions.
(2) In an actionbrought by the Attorney General under Sections 75-24-351 through 75-24-357, the court mayaward or impose any relief available under state law.
(3) In addition tothe relief provided for in Section 75-24-357, upon amotion by the Attorney General and a finding by the court that thereis a reasonable likelihood that a person violated Section 75-24-353, the courtmay require the person to post a bond in an amount equal to a goodfaith estimate of the costs to litigate a claim and amounts reasonablylikely to be recovered if an action were to be brought under Section 75-24-355. A hearingshall be held if either party requests a hearing.