AB816,103,1111 (b) Order the person to appear before the administrator.
AB816,103,1312 (c) Order the person to testify about the matter under investigation or in
13question.
AB816,103,1414 (d) Order the production of records.
AB816,103,1615 (e) Grant injunctive relief, including restricting or prohibiting the offer or sale
16of securities or the providing of investment advice.
AB816,103,1817 (f) Impose a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 and not greater than $250,000
18for each violation.
AB816,103,1919 (g) Grant any other necessary or appropriate relief.
AB816,103,23 20(4) Application for relief. This section does not preclude a person from
21applying to the circuit court of the appropriate county or a court of another state for
22relief from a request to appear, testify, file a statement, produce records, or obey a
23subpoena.
AB816,104,12 24(5) Use immunity procedure. (a) An individual is not excused from attending,
25testifying, filing a statement, producing a record or other evidence, or obeying a

1subpoena of the administrator under this chapter or in an action or proceeding
2instituted by the administrator under this chapter on the ground that the required
3testimony, statement, record, or other evidence, directly or indirectly, may tend to
4incriminate the individual or subject the individual to a criminal fine, penalty, or
5forfeiture. If the individual refuses to testify, file a statement, or produce a record
6or other evidence on the basis of the individual's privilege against self-incrimination,
7the administrator may apply to the circuit court of the appropriate county to compel
8the testimony, the filing of the statement, the production of the record, or the giving
9of other evidence. The testimony, record, or other evidence compelled under such an
10order may not be used, directly or indirectly, against the individual in a criminal case,
11except in a prosecution for perjury or contempt or otherwise failing to comply with
12the order.
AB816,104,1413 (b) The immunity provided under par. (a) is subject to the restrictions under
14s. 972.085.
AB816,105,6 15(6) Assistance to securities regulator of another jurisdiction. At the
16request of the securities regulator of another state or a foreign jurisdiction, the
17administrator may provide assistance if the requesting regulator states that it is
18conducting an investigation to determine whether a person has violated, is violating,
19or is about to violate a law or rule of the other state or foreign jurisdiction relating
20to securities matters that the requesting regulator administers or enforces. The
21administrator may provide the assistance by using the authority to investigate and
22the powers conferred by this section as the administrator determines is necessary or
23appropriate. The assistance may be provided without regard to whether the conduct
24described in the request would also constitute a violation of this chapter or other law
25of this state if occurring in this state. In deciding whether to provide the assistance,

1the administrator may consider whether the requesting regulator is permitted and
2has agreed to provide assistance reciprocally within its state or foreign jurisdiction
3to the administrator on securities matters when requested; whether compliance with
4the request would violate or prejudice the public policy of this state; and the
5availability of resources and employees of the administrator to carry out the request
6for assistance.
AB816,105,17 7551.603 Civil enforcement. (1) Civil action instituted by administrator.
8If the administrator believes that a person has engaged, is engaging, or is about to
9engage in an act, practice, or course of business constituting a violation of this
10chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter or that a person has, is,
11or is about to engage in an act, practice, or course of business that materially aids a
12violation of this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, the
13administrator may maintain, or may refer the matter to the attorney general or
14district attorney of the appropriate county who may maintain, an action in the circuit
15court of the appropriate county to enjoin the act, practice, or course of business and
16to enforce compliance with this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this
17chapter.
AB816,105,19 18(2) Relief available. In an action under this section and on a proper showing,
19the court may do any of the following:
AB816,105,2120 (a) Issue a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or
21declaratory judgment.
AB816,105,2322 (b) Order other appropriate or ancillary relief, which may include any of the
23following:
AB816,106,3
11. An asset freeze, accounting, writ of attachment, writ of general or specific
2execution, and appointment of a receiver or conservator, that may be the
3administrator, for the defendant or the defendant's assets.
AB816,106,64 2. Ordering the administrator to take charge and control of a defendant's
5property, including investment accounts and accounts in a depository institution,
6rents, and profits; to collect debts; and to acquire and dispose of property.
AB816,106,117 3. Imposing a civil penalty up to $5,000 for a single violation or up to $250,000
8for more than one violation; an order of rescission, restitution, or disgorgement
9directed to a person that has engaged in an act, practice, or course of business
10constituting a violation of this chapter or the predecessor act or a rule adopted or
11order issued under this chapter or the predecessor act.
AB816,106,1212 4. Ordering the payment of prejudgment and postjudgment interest.
AB816,106,1313 (c) Order such other relief as the court considers appropriate.
AB816,106,15 14(3) No bond required. The administrator may not be required to post a bond
15in an action or proceeding under this chapter.
AB816,106,22 16551.604 Administrative enforcement. (1) Issuance of an order or notice.
17If the administrator determines that a person has engaged, is engaging, or is about
18to engage in an act, practice, or course of business constituting a violation of this
19chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter or that a person has
20materially aided, is materially aiding, or is about to materially aid an act, practice,
21or course of business constituting a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted or order
22issued under this chapter, the administrator may do any of the following:
AB816,106,2523 (a) Issue an order directing the person to cease and desist from engaging in the
24act, practice, or course of business or to take other action necessary or appropriate
25to comply with this chapter.
AB816,107,3
1(b) Issue an order denying, suspending, revoking, or conditioning the
2exemptions for a broker-dealer under s. 551.401 (2) (d) or (f) or an investment adviser
3under s. 551.403 (2) (a) 3.
AB816,107,44 (c) Issue an order under s. 551.204.
AB816,107,18 5(2) Summary process. An order under sub. (1) is effective on the date of
6issuance. Upon issuance of the order, the administrator shall promptly serve each
7person subject to the order with a copy of the order and a notice that the order has
8been entered. The order must include a statement of any civil penalty or costs of
9investigation the administrator will seek, a statement of the reasons for the order,
10and notice that, within 15 days after receipt of a request in a record from the person,
11the matter will be scheduled for a hearing. If a person subject to the order does not
12request a hearing and none is ordered by the administrator within 30 days after the
13date of service of the order, the order, including the imposition of a civil penalty or
14requirement for payment of the costs of investigation sought in a statement in the
15order, becomes final as to that person by operation of law. If a hearing is requested
16or ordered, the administrator, after notice of and opportunity for hearing to each
17person subject to the order, may modify or vacate the order or extend it until final
18determination.
AB816,107,23 19(3) Procedure for final order. If a hearing is requested or ordered pursuant
20to sub. (2), a hearing must be held pursuant to ch. 227. A final order may not be
21issued unless the administrator makes findings of fact and conclusions of law in a
22record in accordance with ch. 227. The final order may make final, vacate, or modify
23the order issued under sub. (1).
AB816,108,3
1(4) Civil penalty. In a final order under sub. (3), the administrator may impose
2a civil penalty in the form of an administrative assessment up to $5,000 for a single
3violation or up to $250,000 for more than one violation.
AB816,108,6 4(5) Costs. In a final order, the administrator may charge the actual cost of an
5investigation or proceeding for a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted or order
6issued under this chapter.
AB816,108,12 7(6) Filing of certified final order with court; effect of filing. If a petition
8for judicial review of a final order is not filed in accordance with s. 551.609, the
9administrator may file a certified copy of the final order with the clerk of a court of
10competent jurisdiction. The order so filed has the same effect as a judgment of the
11court and may be recorded, enforced, or satisfied in the same manner as a judgment
12of the court.