(a) If the department has reason to believe that a person has violated or is violating Alaska Stat. § 06.55.101 or 06.55.201, the department may issue an order to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not issue requiring that the person cease and desist from the violation of Alaska Stat. § 06.55.101 or 06.55.201.
Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 06.55.607
person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, organization, business trust, or society, as well as a natural person. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
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.
(b) In an emergency, the department may petition the superior court for the issuance of a temporary restraining order.(c) An order to cease and desist becomes effective upon service of it upon the person.(d) An order to cease and desist remains effective and enforceable pending the completion of an administrative proceeding under Alaska Stat. § 06.55.701 and 06.55.702.(e) A person who is served with an order to cease and desist for violating Alaska Stat. § 06.55.101 or 06.55.201 may petition the superior court for a judicial order setting aside, limiting, or suspending the enforcement, operation, or effectiveness of the order pending the completion of an administrative proceeding under Alaska Stat. § 06.55.701 and 06.55.702.(f) An order to cease and desist expires unless the department commences an administrative proceeding within 10 days after it is issued.
