Unlicensed persons

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  • (a) If the Director has reason to believe that a person has violated or is violating section 511, 521, or 531 the Director may issue an order to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not issue requiring that the person cease and desist from the violation.

  • (b) In an emergency, the Director may petition the Superior Court of the United States Virgin Islands for the issuance of a temporary restraining order ex parte pursuant to the rules of civil procedure.

  • (c) An order to cease and desist becomes effective upon service of it upon the person.

  • (d) An order to cease and desist remains effective and enforceable pending the completion of an administrative proceeding pursuant to sections 581 and 582.

  • (e) A person that is served with an order to cease and desist for violating section 511, 521, or 531 may petition the Superior Court of the United States Virgin Islands or the District Court of the United States Virgin Islands for a judicial order setting aside, limiting, or suspending the enforcement, operation, or effectiveness of the order pending the completion of an administrative proceeding pursuant to sections 581 and 582.

  • (f) An order to cease and desist expires unless the Director commences an administrative proceeding within 10 days after it is issued.


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