(A) In addition to other remedies provided for in this chapter or Chapter 1 of Title 40, the commission in accordance with Section 40-1-100 may issue a cease and desist order or may petition an administrative law judge for a temporary restraining order or other equitable relief to enjoin a violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter.
(B) If the commission has reason to believe that a person is violating or intends to violate a provision of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter, it may, in addition to all other remedies, order the person to desist immediately and refrain from the conduct. The commission may apply to an administrative law judge for an injunction restraining the person from the conduct. The judge may issue a temporary injunction ex parte not to exceed ten days and, upon notice and full hearing, may issue any other order in the manner it considers proper. No bond may be required of the commission by the judge as a condition to the issuance of an injunction or order contemplated by the provisions of this section.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 318, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Section 40-6-05. Application of Chapter 1; conflicts.
Section 40-6-10. Auctioneers' Commission created; membership and qualifications; compensation.
Section 40-6-50. Administrative support; authority vested in commission; license fees.
Section 40-6-60. Adoption of rules and regulations.
Section 40-6-70. Initiation of investigation of fitness.
Section 40-6-115. Jurisdiction of commission.
Section 40-6-130. Grounds for disciplinary action as basis for denial of licensure.
Section 40-6-140. Prior criminal record as grounds for denial of licensure.
Section 40-6-150. Surrender of license.
Section 40-6-180. Payment of costs and fines.
Section 40-6-190. Confidentiality; privileged communications.
Section 40-6-210. Petition for injunctive relief.
Section 40-6-235. Requirements for license as auction firm.
Section 40-6-240. Term of licenses; renewal; proof of continuing education; lapsed license.
Section 40-6-250. License required.
Section 40-6-260. List of licensees.
Section 40-6-270. Licensing of auctioneers licensed in another state.
Section 40-6-280. "Absolute" auctions.
Section 40-6-310. Estate auction requirements.
Section 40-6-320. Licensing by municipalities prohibited.
Section 40-6-330. Auctioneer Recovery Fund; maintenance and contributions; use of excess funds.
Section 40-6-340. Claims against fund; notification of licensee; investigation.
Section 40-6-360. Limitations on payments from fund.