What do administrative agencies have the authority to issue when there is a violation?

Administrative agencies have the authority to issue cease-and-desist orders when there is a violation of laws or regulations they oversee. These orders are legally binding directives that require the entity or individual to stop engaging in practices that are deemed unlawful or harmful. Cease-and-desist orders are particularly important in regulating industries and enforcing compliance with statutory standards, as they allow agencies to quickly address violations without needing to resort to lengthy court procedures.

While search warrants (often issued by the judicial system) and subpoenas for documents (issued to gather evidence) play critical roles in the enforcement process, they do not directly stop violations in the same immediate manner that cease-and-desist orders do. Injunctions against private parties are typically ordered by courts rather than administrative agencies, which are designed to prevent ongoing harm rather than simply addressing regulatory compliance. Hence, cease-and-desist orders are the primary enforcement tool used by administrative agencies for immediate compliance and rectification of violations.