Whenever it appears to the department of financial institutions either upon complaint or
otherwise, that any person has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to engage in any act or
practice or transaction which is prohibited by this chapter, or by any order of the department
issued pursuant to any section of this chapter or which is declared to be illegal in this chapter,
the department may, in its discretion:
1.Issue an order that is effective upon issuance, including cease and desist, stop, and
suspension orders, which it deems necessary or appropriate in the public interest or
for the protection of the public. Any person aggrieved by an order issued pursuant to
this subsection may request a hearing before the department if the request is made
within ten days after receipt of the or
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Whenever it appears to the department of financial institutions either upon complaint or
otherwise, that any person has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to engage in any act or
practice or transaction which is prohibited by this chapter, or by any order of the department
issued pursuant to any section of this chapter or which is declared to be illegal in this chapter,
the department may, in its discretion:
1. Issue an order that is effective upon issuance, including cease and desist, stop, and
suspension orders, which it deems necessary or appropriate in the public interest or
for the protection of the public. Any person aggrieved by an order issued pursuant to
this subsection may request a hearing before the department if the request is made
within ten days after receipt of the order. The hearing must be held in accordance with
chapter 28-32 as must any appeal.
2. Apply to the district court of Burleigh County for an injunction restraining a person and
the agents, employees, partners, officers, and directors of the person from continuing
the act, practice, or transaction of engaging or doing any acts in furtherance of, and for
other and further relief as the facts may warrant. In any proceeding for an injunction,
the department may apply for and on due showing be entitled to have issued the
court's subpoena requiring the appearance of any defendants and their agents,
employees, partners, officers, or directors, and the production of documents, books,
and records as may appear necessary for the hearing upon the petition for an
injunction. Upon proof of any of the offenses described in this section, the court may
grant an injunction as the facts may warrant. The court may not require the department
to post a bond.