If a person engages in an activity or practice contrary to this chapter or rules adopted by the commissioner, the commissioner, upon the commissioner’s own motion without complaint and with or without a hearing, may order the person to cease and desist from the activity until further order of the commissioner. The order may include any corrective action up to and including license suspension. A cease and desist order must be accompanied by a notice of opportunity to be heard on the order within fifteen days of the issuance of the order.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 4.1-61-12

  • Commissioner: means the agriculture commissioner or the designee or authorized representative of the commissioner. See North Dakota Code 4.1-01-01
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49