Alabama Code 8-6-16. Administrative cease and desist authority to commission; injunctive relief; appointment of receivers or conservators for defendants or defendants’ assets; court ordered rescission, restitution, or disgorgement for violations
Whenever it appears to the Securities Commission that any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this article or any rule or order hereunder, it may, in its discretion, do either or both of the following:
Attorney's Note
Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Violation | up to 30 days | up to $200 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 8-6-16
- Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
- Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
Upon a proper showing, a permanent injunction, temporary restraining order, or writ of mandamus shall be granted and a receiver or conservator may be appointed for the defendant or the defendant’s assets. In addition, upon a proper showing by the commission, the court may enter an order of rescission, restitution, or disgorgement directed at any person who has engaged in an act constituting a violation of this article or any rule or order adopted or issued pursuant to this article. The Securities Commission shall not be required to post a bond.