# Iowa Code § 523I.203: Cease and desist orders — injunctions > Iowa · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.203 ## Section - **Citation:** Iowa Code § 523I.203 - **Heading:** Cease and desist orders — injunctions - **Jurisdiction:** Iowa - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** IA Code / Title XIII / Chapter 523I / Section 523I.203 ## Text If it appears to the commissioner that a person has engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter, or implementing rules or orders issued under this chapter, the commissioner or the attorney general may do any of the following: (1) Issue a summary order directed to the person that requires the person to cease and desist from engaging in such an act or practice. A person may request a hearing within thirty days of issuance of the summary order. If a hearing is not timely requested, the summary order shall become final by operation of law. The order shall remain effective from the date of issuance until the date the order becomes final by operation of law or is overturned by a presiding officer following a request for hearing. Section 17A.18A is inapplicable to summary cease and desist orders issued under this section. (2) Bring an action in the district court in any county of the state for an injunction to restrain a person subject to this chapter and any agents, employees, or associates of the person from engaging in conduct or practices deemed contrary to the public interest. In any proceeding for an injunction, the commissioner or attorney general may apply to the court for a subpoena to require the appearance of a defendant and the defendant’s agents, employees, or associates and for the production of any books, accounts, papers, correspondence, memoranda, purchase agreements, files, or other documents or records germane to the hearing upon the petition for an injunction. Upon a proper showing, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or writ of mandamus shall be granted and a receiver may be appointed for the defendant or the defendant’s assets. The commissioner or attorney general shall not be required to post a bond. 2005 Acts, ch 128, §11 ## Nearby sections - [Iowa Code § 523I.101 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.101.md) - [Iowa Code § 523I.102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.102.md) - [Iowa Code § 523I.103 Applicability of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.103.md) - [Iowa Code § 523I.201 Administration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.201.md) - [Iowa Code § 523I.202 Investigations and subpoenas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.202.md) - [Iowa Code § 523I.203 Cease and desist orders — injunctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.203.md) - [Iowa Code § 523I.204 Court action for failure to cooperate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.204.md) - [Iowa Code § 523I.205 Prosecution for violations of law — civil penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.205.md) - [Iowa Code § 523I.206 Cooperation with other agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.206.md) - [Iowa Code § 523I.207 Rules, forms, and orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.207.md) - [Iowa Code § 523I.208 Date of filing — interpretive opinions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.208.md) - [Iowa Code § 523I.209 Misleading filings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.209.md) - [Iowa Code § 523I.210 Misrepresentations of government approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.210.md) - [Iowa Code § 523I.211 Fraudulent practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.211.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.203. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.