Investigation of unlicensed activity; issuance of order to cease and desist; administrative fine for failure to comply with order.
1. The Board shall conduct an investigation if it receives a complaint that sets forth reason to believe that a person, without the proper license, is engaging in an activity for which a license is required pursuant to this chapter. The complaint must be:
(a) Made in writing; and
(b) Signed and verified by the person filing the complaint.
2. If the Board determines that a person, without the proper license, is engaging in an activity for which a license is required pursuant to this chapter, the Board shall issue and serve on the person an order to cease and desist engaging in the activity until such time as the person obtains the proper license from the Board.
3. If a person upon whom an order to cease and desist is served does not comply with the order within 30 days after service, the Board shall, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, impose upon the person an administrative fine of not more than $10,000. The imposition of an administrative fine is a final decision for the purposes of judicial review.
4. An administrative fine imposed pursuant to this section is in addition to any other penalty provided in this chapter.
Last modified: February 27, 2006