Montana § 61-4-209 - Cease And Desist Orders
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-4-209 — Cease And Desist Orders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-4-209. Cease And Desist Orders
Cease and desist orders. When the department has reasonable cause to believe, from information furnished to or from an investigation made by it, that any person is engaged in any business regulated by this part without being licensed as required, it shall immediately issue and serve upon the person, by certified mail, a cease and desist order, requiring the person to cease and desist from further engaging in that business. Upon failure of that person to comply with the order, the department shall file an action in the district court of Lewis and Clark County to restrain and enjoin the person from engaging in the business. The court in the action shall proceed as in other actions for injunctions.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-4-209
What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-4-209 cover?
Section 61-4-209 ("Cease And Desist Orders") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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