N.D. Cent. Code, § 51-28-14
§ 51-28-14. Cease and desist orders
When it appears to the attorney general that a person has engaged in, or is engaging in, any practice declared
to be unlawful by this chapter or by any rule or order of the attorney general issued under this chapter, the
attorney general, without notice and hearing, may issue any cease and desist order which the attorney general
deems necessary or appropriate in the public interest, including if any person fails or refuses to file any
statement or report, or obey any subpoena issued by the attorney general under this chapter or chapter 51-15.
A person aggrieved by an order issued under this section may request a hearing before the attorney general if
a written request is made within ten days after the receipt of the order. An adjudicative proceeding under
this section must be conducted in accordance with chapter 28-32, unless otherwise specifically provided
herein.
