(A) If the Commissioner has reason to believe that a person engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter or a regulation or order issued pursuant to this chapter, the Commissioner may summarily issue an order to cease and desist pursuant to Section 35-11-710. (B) The Commissioner may apply to the Richland County Court of Common Pleas to: (1) temporarily or permanently enjoin an act or practice that violates this chapter or a regulation or order issued pursuant to this chapter; or (2) enforce compliance with this chapter or a regulation or order issued or pursuant to this chapter. (C) A person that is served with an order to cease and desist for violating Section 35-11-200 or 35-11-300 may petition the Richland County Court of Common Pleas 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 Section 35-11-710. HISTORY: 2016 Act No. 266 (H.4554), Section 1, eff May 25, 2018; 2024 Act No. 218 (S.1031), Section 1, eff July 2, 2024.
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