§ 43-15-26 - Cease and desist orders; civil penalties for violation of order - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 43-15-26 (2010)
43-15-26. Cease and desist orders; civil penalties for violation of order

(a) After notice and hearing, the board may issue an order prohibiting any person from violating Code Section 43-15-7 and may fine such person at least $100.00 but not more than $5,000.00 per violation.

(b) The violation of any order of the board issued under subsection (a) of this Code section shall subject the person violating the order to an additional civil penalty not in excess of $100.00 for each transaction constituting a violation of such order. The board may maintain an action in the superior courts of this state in its own name to recover the penalties provided for in this Code section.