Louisiana § 37:3185 Cease and desist orders; injunctive relief

Louisiana Statutes

§ 37:3185 — Cease and desist orders; injunctive relief

Louisiana § 37:3185

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La. Stat. Ann. § 37:3185 (2026).

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A.In addition to or in lieu of the administrative sanctions provided in this Chapter, the board may issue an order to any person or firm engaged in any activity, conduct, or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this Chapter directing such person or firm to cease and desist from such activity, conduct, or practice. Such order shall be issued in the name of the state under the official seal of the board.

B.Upon a proper showing by the board that such person or firm has engaged in any activity, conduct, or practice prohibited by this Chapter, the court shall issue a temporary restraining order restraining the person or firm from engaging in unlawful activity, conduct, or practices pending a hearing on the preliminary injunction and in due course a permanent injunction shall

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A. In addition to or in lieu of the administrative sanctions provided in this Chapter, the board may issue an order to any person or firm engaged in any activity, conduct, or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this Chapter directing such person or firm to cease and desist from such activity, conduct, or practice. Such order shall be issued in the name of the state under the official seal of the board.
B. Upon a proper showing by the board that such person or firm has engaged in any activity, conduct, or practice prohibited by this Chapter, the court shall issue a temporary restraining order restraining the person or firm from engaging in unlawful activity, conduct, or practices pending a hearing on the preliminary injunction and in due course a permanent injunction shall issue after a hearing commanding the cessation of the unlawful activity, conduct, or practices complained of, all without bond being required of the board. Such temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction issued shall not be subject to being released on bond.
C. If the person or firm to whom the board directs a cease and desist order does not cease and desist the prohibited activity, conduct, or practice within ten days from service of such order by certified mail, the board may cause a writ of injunction to be issued in any court of competent jurisdiction and proper venue enjoining such person or firm from engaging in any activity, conduct, or practice prohibited by this Chapter.