Alabama § 27-12A-9 - Administrative Cease and Desist Authority.
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§ 27-12A-9. Administrative Cease and Desist Authority.
Whenever it appears to the commissioner that any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule or order hereunder, the commissioner may, in the commissioner’s discretion, do either or both of the following:
(1) Issue a cease and desist order, with or without a prior hearing, against the person or persons engaged in the prohibited activities, directing them to cease and desist from engaging in the act or practice.
(2) Bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the act or practice and to enforce compliance with this chapter or any rule or order issued hereunder. Upon a proper showing, a permanent injunction, temporary restraining order, or writ of mandamus shall be granted and a receiver or conservator may be appointed for the defendant or the defendant’s assets. In addition, upon a proper showing by the commissioner, the court may enter an order of rescission, restitution, or disgorgement directed at any person who has engaged in an act constituting a violation of this chapter or any rule or order adopted or issued pursuant to this chapter. The commissioner shall not be required to post a bond.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 27-12A-9 ("Administrative Cease and Desist Authority.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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