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title: O.C.G.A. § 33-6-9. Penalties for violations of cease and desist orders.
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# O.C.G.A. § 33-6-9. Penalties for violations of cease and desist orders.

After notice and hearing and upon order of the Commissioner, any person who violates a cease and desist order under Code Section 33-6-8, while the order is in effect may, at the discretion of the Commissioner, be subject to any one or more of the following:

(1) A monetary penalty of not more than $10,000.00 for each and every act or violation;

(2) Suspension or revocation of such person’s license; or

(3) Any other relief as is reasonable and appropriate.

## History

Code 1933, § 56-711, enacted by Ga. L. 1960, p. 289, § 1; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1261, § 6; Code 1933, § 56-710, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1972, p. 1261, § 7.