Florida Statutes Title XXXIII. Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations § 499.71. Procedure for cease and desist orders

(1) Whenever the department has reason to believe that any person is or has been violating any provision of this part or any rules adopted pursuant thereto, it shall proceed to determine the matter.

(2) If the department determines that any provision of this part or any rules adopted pursuant thereto have been violated, it shall issue to the person charged with such violation an order requiring such person to cease and desist from such violation or imposing an administrative fine, or both.