Colorado § 35-50-117 - Enforcement.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 35-50-117 — Enforcement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-50-117. Enforcement.
(1) The commission or its designee shall enforce this article.
(2) Whenever the commission or its designee has reasonable cause to believe a violation of any provision of this article or any rule promulgated pursuant to this article has occurred and immediate enforcement is deemed necessary, the commission or its designee may issue an order requiring a person to cease and desist from such violation. Such cease-and-desist order shall set forth the provisions alleged to have been violated, the facts alleged to have constituted the violation, and the requirement that all actions cease immediately. At any time after service of the order to cease and desist, the person may request a prompt hearing to determine whether or not such violation has occurred. Such hearing shall be conducted in accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., and shall be determined promptly.
(3) Whenever the commission or its designee possesses satisfactory evidence that any person has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this article or of any rule adopted under this article, the commission or its designee may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to temporarily or permanently restrain or enjoin the act or practice in question and to enforce compliance with this article or any rule or order under this article. In any such action, the commission or its designee shall not be required to plead or prove irreparable injury or the inadequacy of the remedy at law. Under no circumstances shall the court require the commission or its designee to post a bond.
Source: L. 2005: Entire article R&RE, p. 459, § 1, effective December 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 35-50-145.2 as it existed prior to 2005, and the former § 35-50-117 was relocated to § 35-50-104.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 35-50-117
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 35-50-117 cover?
Section 35-50-117 ("Enforcement.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Colorado § 35-50-117?
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