Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 19 Business Regulations -- Miscellaneous - Section 19.09.277 Violations -- Attorney general -- Cease and desist order -- Temporary order

§ 19.09.277. Violations -- Attorney general -- Cease and desist order -- Temporary order

If it appears to the attorney general that a person has engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice constituting a violation of a provision of this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, the attorney general may, in the attorney general's discretion, issue an order directing the person to cease and desist from continuing the act or practice. Reasonable notice of and opportunity for a hearing shall be given. The attorney general may issue a temporary order pending the hearing, which shall remain in effect until ten days after the hearing is held and which shall become final if the person to whom the notice is addressed does not request a hearing within fifteen days after the receipt of the notice.

[1993 c 471 § 20.]

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