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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 2§ 31211 Commissioner Cease-And-Desist Orders

§ 31211 Commissioner Cease-And-Desist Orders

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§ 31211 Commissioner Cease-And-Desist Orders

Key Takeaways

  • •If the commissioner thinks someone is breaking the rules in Section 31210, they can tell that person to stop.
  • •The person can ask for a hearing to explain their side if they don’t agree with the order.
  • •The hearing must happen within 15 workdays after the request, or the order to stop is canceled.
  • •If the person is okay with waiting longer, the hearing can be scheduled later.

Example

A store owner is selling items without the right license, which breaks the rules in Section 31210.

The commissioner can tell the store owner to stop selling those items. If the owner doesn’t agree, they can ask for a hearing. If the hearing doesn’t happen in 15 workdays, the order to stop is canceled, and the owner can keep selling unless a new order is made.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 31211 Commissioner Cease-And-Desist Orders

If in the opinion of the commissioner any person is acting in violation of Section 31210, the commissioner may order such person to desist and refrain from further activity. If, after such an order has been made, a request for a hearing is filed in writing by the person to whom such order was directed, a hearing shall be held in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the commissioner shall have all of the powers granted thereunder; unless such hearing is commenced within 15 business days after the request is made (or the person affected consents to a later date), such order shall be deemed rescinded. (Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 539.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionerdesist and refrainSection 31210hearing15 business days

Related Statutes

  • § 25215 Hearing Rights For Orders
  • § 31117 Stop Order Hearing Procedure
  • § 31402 Franchise Registration Enforcement Orders
  • § 31407 Commissioner Violation Discontinuance Orders
  • § 25114 Qualification Validity Period

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 31211.
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