Section R17-5-322. Cease and Desist Order; Hearing and Appeal

A.      The Department may immediately issue and serve a cease and desist order on a licensee, as prescribed under A.R.S. § 28- 3417 or 32-2394, if the Department or private entity has rea- sonable cause to believe that the licensee has violated or is vio- lating a federal or state law or rule relating to a duty prescribed under this Article.

B.       A cease and desist order issued by the Department to a licensee under this Article shall:

1.        Require the person on receipt of the order to cease and desist from further engaging in the prohibited conduct or in any activity authorized under this Article as specified in the cease and desist order, and

2.        Provide information regarding the person’s right to request a hearing to show cause as to why the Depart- ment’s order should not be upheld.

C.      On failure or refusal of a licensee to comply with a cease and desist order, or after a requested hearing, the Department may cancel, suspend, or revoke the license of the licensee under A.R.S. § 28-3416 or 32-2391 and R17-5-323.

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking under Laws 2013, Ch. 129, § 27 at 21 A.A.R. 1096, effective Septem-

ber 1, 2015 (Supp. 15-2).