Sec. 23. (a) If the commissioner determines, after notice and hearing, that any person has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule or order issued under this chapter, the commissioner may issue an order requiring the person to cease and desist from the unlawful practice or to take such affirmative action as in the judgment of the commissioner will carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) If the commissioner makes a finding of fact in writing that the public interest will be irreparably harmed by delay in issuing a cease and desist order, the commissioner may issue a temporary cease and desist order which shall include in its terms a provision that, upon request, a hearing shall be held within ten (10) days of such request to determine whether the order becomes permanent. A temporary cease and desist order shall be served on the person subject to it by certified mail, return receipt requested.
(c) If it appears that a person has engaged in an act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this chapter or of a rule or order issued under this chapter, the commissioner may, with or without prior administrative proceedings, bring an action in the circuit court, superior court, or probate court to enjoin such acts or practices or to enforce compliance with this chapter or any rule or order issued under this chapter. Upon proper showing, injunctive relief or temporary restraining orders shall be granted. The commissioner shall not be required to post a bond in any court proceeding.
As added by Acts 1982, P.L.145, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.99.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 23. Business and Other Associations
Article 2. Securities and Franchises
Chapter 4. Supervision of Continuing Care Contracts
23-2-4-2. Application of Chapter
23-2-4-3. Registration; Application; Order
23-2-4-4. Initial Disclosure Statement; Contents
23-2-4-5. Annual Disclosure Statement; Contents; Fee
23-2-4-6. Disclosure Statements; Amendment
23-2-4-7. Delivery of Disclosure Statements to Persons Executing Agreements
23-2-4-7.5. Termination of Contract
23-2-4-11. Letter of Credit, Negotiable Securities, or Bond Instead of Escrow Account
23-2-4-13. Retirement Home Guaranty Fund; Creation and Expiration; Purpose; Levy
23-2-4-14. Fund; Board of Directors; Membership; Compensation
23-2-4-15. Board; Submission and Approval of Plan of Operation; Contents of Plan; Adoption of Rules
23-2-4-17. Fund; Examination and Regulation by Commissioner; Reports
23-2-4-18. Fund; Exemption From Certain Fees and Taxes
23-2-4-20. Disclosure Statements; Liability of Provider
23-2-4-21. Commissioner; Petition for Appointment of Receiver
23-2-4-22. Commissioner; Powers; Hearings and Investigations
23-2-4-23. Violations; Cease and Desist Orders; Actions for Injunctive Relief