SECTION 807.366. Cease and Desist Order

(a) If the request for the issuance of a cease and desist order becomes final under the provisions of §807.365(a) of this subchapter or, if after an appeal the decision under §807.365(c) of this subchapter upholds the issuance of a cease and desist order by the Agency, the hearing officer shall issue a cease and desist order against the person who is found operating a career school or college without a certificate of approval in violation of §132.151 of the Act.

(b) The cease and desist order shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, and is presumed received five days from the date it is mailed.

(c) From the date of receipt of the issuance of the cease and desist order, the person must completely cease and desist operating the career school or college.

(d) The cease and desist order shall remain in effect until the person comes into complete compliance with the Act as determined by the Agency, or unless otherwise provided by the order of the Agency.

Source Note: The provisions of this §807.366 adopted to be effective January 23, 2012, 37 TexReg 200; amended to be effective November 28, 2022, 47 TexReg 7914