Delaware § 6317 - Cease and desist orders and injunctive relief [For application of this section, see 79 Del. Laws, c. 161, § 5].
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§ 6317. Cease and desist orders and injunctive relief [For application of this section, see 79 Del. Laws, c. 161, § 5].
In addition to the legal remedies provided for in this chapter, the Division of Motor Vehicles is authorized to issue cease and desist orders to any person, corporation, partnership, proprietorship or other legal entity who violates this chapter. The Division is also authorized to file a complaint for injunctive relief with the Court of Chancery upon notice that a cease and desist order is violated. The Chancery Court is authorized to award attorney fees and costs to the Division if a preliminary or permanent injunction is granted by the court. Nothing herein shall prevent the Attorney General from seeking any other civil remedy or criminal sanction for any conduct constituting a violation of this chapter.
71 Del. Laws, c. 449, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 161, § 2;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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