2017 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 35 - Securities
CHAPTER 11 - SOUTH CAROLINA ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING ACT
Section 35-11-710. Orders to cease and desist.
Section effective upon the later of June 9, 2017 or publication in the State Register of final regulations implementing 2016 Act No. 266.
(A) If the commissioner determines that a violation of this chapter or of a rule adopted or an order issued pursuant to this chapter by a licensee or authorized delegate is likely to cause immediate and irreparable harm to the licensee, its customers, or the public as a result of the violation, or cause insolvency or significant dissipation of assets of the licensee, the commissioner may issue an order requiring the licensee or authorized delegate to cease and desist from the violation. The order becomes effective upon service of it upon the licensee or authorized delegate.
(B) The commissioner may issue an order against a licensee to cease and desist from providing money services through an authorized delegate that is the subject of a separate order by the commissioner.
(C) An order to cease and desist remains effective and enforceable pending the completion of an administrative proceeding pursuant to Section 35-11-700 or 35-11-705.
HISTORY: 2016 Act No. 266 (H.4554), Section 1, eff upon contingency.
