South Carolina § 40-69-210 - Cease and desist orders; temporary injunctions; immunity of board members and employees.
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§ 40-69-210. Cease and desist orders; temporary injunctions; immunity of board members and employees.
(A) If the board has reason to believe that a person is violating or intends to violate a provision of this chapter, it may, in addition to all other remedies, order the person to immediately desist and refrain from that conduct.
(B) The board may apply to an administrative law judge, as provided under Article 5, Chapter 23, Title 1, for an injunction restraining the person from that conduct. An administrative law judge may issue a temporary injunction ex parte and upon notice and full hearing may issue any other order in the matter as it considers proper. A bond may not be required of the board by an administrative law judge as a condition to the issuance of an injunction or order contemplated by the provisions of this section.
(C) A member of the board or its committees, special examiners, agents, and employees may not be held liable for acts performed in the course of official duties, except where actual malice is shown. For the purpose of an investigation or proceeding under the provisions of this chapter, the board or any person designated by it may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, take evidence, and require the production of documents or records which the board considers relevant to the inquiry.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 294, SECTION 1.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1962 Code SECTION 56-1571; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 951.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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