1. (1) The division may issue a cease-and-desist order upon discovery of a suspected violation of the code or administrative rules.

2. (2) The cease-and-desist order shall:

   1. (a) include the name, street address, city, state, zip-code, phone-number, and title or position of the person, business, organization, corporation, firm, or limited liability company being given the order;
   2. (b) include references to the statutes or rules violated;
   3. (c) describe the act or course of conduct that is prohibited by the cease-and-desist order;
   4. (d) order the respondent to immediately cease the prohibited act or prohibited course of conduct;
   5. (e) specify corrective action required; and
   6. (f) take effect immediately upon the date issued or within such time as specified by the division.

KEY: industrial hemp, medical cannabis, violations, kratom, compliance actions, hold orders, citations, cease and desist orders, license suspensions, hearings, enforcement, fines and penalties

Date of Last Change: November 13, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-2-103(1)(j); 4-2-302