- (1) If the director has reason to believe that a person has violated or is violating § 51A-17-59, the director may issue an order to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not issue requiring that the person cease and desist from the violation of § 51A-17-59.
- (2) In an emergency, the director may petition the circuit court for the issuance of a temporary restraining order ex parte pursuant to the rules of civil procedure.
- (3) An order to cease and desist becomes effective upon service of it upon the person.
- (4) An order to cease and desist remains effective and enforceable pending the completion of an administrative proceeding pursuant to chapter 1-26.
- (5) A person that is served with an order to cease and desist for violating § 51A-17-59 may petition the circuit court for a judicial order setting aside, limiting, or suspending the enforcement, operation, or effectiveness of the order pending the completion of an administrative proceeding pursuant to chapter 1-26.
- (6) An order to cease and desist expires unless the director commences an administrative proceeding within ten days after it is issued.
Source: SL 2024, ch 196 , § 65.