Wyoming § 17-18-114 Remedies of secretary of state, offerors,
target companies and equity security owners for violations of
law

Wyoming Statutes

§ 17-18-114 — Remedies of secretary of state, offerors, target companies and equity security owners for violations of law

Wyoming § 17-18-114

Title 17Corporations, Partnerships and Associations

Ch. 18WYOMING MANAGEMENT STABILITY ACT

Art. 1GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-18-114 (2026).

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(a)Whenever it appears to the secretary of state that any person has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this act or any rule or regulation or order adopted under this act, the secretary of state may investigate and issue orders and notices, including temporary ex parte cease and desist orders without notice. In addition to all other remedies, he may bring an action in any district court in the name and on behalf of the state of Wyoming against any person or persons participating in or about to participate in a violation of this act to enjoin those persons from continuing or doing any act in violation of this act or to enforce compliance with this act. In any court proceedings the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure shall apply. (

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(a) Whenever it appears to the secretary of state that any
person has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice
constituting a violation of any provision of this act or any
rule or regulation or order adopted under this act, the
secretary of state may investigate and issue orders and notices,
including temporary ex parte cease and desist orders without
notice. In addition to all other remedies, he may bring an
action in any district court in the name and on behalf of the
state of Wyoming against any person or persons participating in
or about to participate in a violation of this act to enjoin
those persons from continuing or doing any act in violation of
this act or to enforce compliance with this act. In any court
proceedings the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure shall apply.
(b) Whenever it is reasonably believed that any person has
engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice
constituting a violation of this act or any regulation or order
adopted under this act, the offeror, target company or any
record or beneficial owner of an equity security of the target
company may bring an action in the district court of the county
where the target company has its principal office or Natrona
county to enjoin that person from continuing or doing any act in
violation of this act or to enforce compliance with this act.
(c) Upon a proper showing, the court may grant a permanent
or preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order or may
order rescission of any sales, tenders for sale, purchases or
tenders for purchase of equity securities determined to be
unlawful under this act or any rule or regulation or order of
the secretary of state. The court shall not require the
secretary of state to post a bond.