Orders to cease and desist

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  • (a) If the Commission determines that a violation of this Article or of a rule or regulation adopted or an order issued pursuant to this Article by a licensee is likely to cause immediate and irreparable harm to the licensee, its players, or the public as a result of the violation, or cause insolvency or significant dissipation of assets of the licensee, the Commission may issue an order requiring the licensee to cease and desist from the violation. The order becomes effective upon the electronic, written or facsimile service of it upon the licensee.

  • (b) An order to cease and desist remains effective and enforceable pending the completion of an administrative proceeding pursuant to this chapter.

  • (c) A licensee or an authorized delegate that is served with an order to cease and desist may petition the Superior Court of the 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 this Article.


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