(A) If the Commissioner has reason to believe that a person engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter or a regulation or order issued pursuant to this chapter, the Commissioner may summarily issue an order to cease and desist pursuant to Section 35-11-710. (B) The Commissioner may apply to the Richland County Court of Common Pleas to: (1) temporarily or permanently enjoin an act or practice that violates this chapter or a regulation or order issued pursuant to this chapter; or (2) enforce compliance with this chapter or a regulation or order issued or pursuant to this chapter. (C) A person that is served with an order to cease and desist for violating Section 35-11-200 or 35-11-300 may petition the Richland County Court of Common Pleas for a judicial order setting aside, limiting, or suspending the enforcement, operation, or effectiveness of the order pending the completion of an administrative proceeding pursuant to Section 35-11-710. Effect of Amendment 2024 Act No. 218, SECTION 1, rewrote the section.
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