Sec. 12A.002. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER. (a) If it appears to the commissioner that a person who is not licensed by the department is violating a statute or rule that requires the person to hold a license issued by the department or a statute or rule relating to an activity regulated by the department, the commissioner after notice and opportunity for a hearing may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the person from engaging in the activity.
(b) A violation of an order under this section constitutes grounds for imposing an administrative penalty.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (S.B. 1016), Sec. 6.03, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Department of Agriculture
Chapter 12A - General Licensing Provisions
Subchapter A. Powers and Duties of Department Related to Licensing
Section 12A.001. Applicability of Provisions
Section 12A.002. Cease and Desist Order
Section 12A.003. Risk-Based Inspections