Whenever it appears to the commissioner that any person has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule or order hereunder, he may in his discretion bring an action in the circuit court of Kanawha county or a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where one or more of the defendants reside or have a place of business to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with this chapter or any rule or order hereunder. Upon a proper showing, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order or writ of mandamus shall be granted and a receiver or conservator may be appointed for the defendant or the defendant's assets. The court may not require the commissioner to post a bond.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 32. Uniform Securities Act
§32-4-403. Filing of Sales and Advertising Literature
§32-4-405. Unlawful Representations Concerning Registration, Exemption or Notice Filing
§32-4-406. Administration of Chapter; Operating Fund for Securities Department
§32-4-407. Sworn Investigator, Investigations and Subpoenas
§32-4-407a. Administrative Assessments
§32-4-411. Judicial Review of Orders
§32-4-412. Rules, Forms, Orders and Hearings
§32-4-413. Administrative Files and Opinions
§32-4-414. Scope of the Chapter and Service of Process