Sec. 696.109. - Enforcement responsibility.

The Chief of Consumer Affairs shall be responsible for the enforcement of this chapter. Upon receiving information constituting probable cause that a person has or may have violated, or may be violating this chapter, the Chief of Consumer Affairs shall conduct or cause to be conducted an investigation to determine whether an unfair or deceptive trade practice has, in fact, been committed. If the Chief finds that an unfair or deceptive trade practice has been committed and is continuing, the Chief may enter an order requiring the person to cease and desist from the practice. The Chief of Consumer Affairs may request the Office of General Counsel to bring an action in the appropriate court to enforce the order. The Chief or his or her designee may also issue citations pursuant to Chapter 609 , Ordinance Code. The filing of a complaint with the Chief of Consumer Affairs shall not preclude the State Attorney from proceeding with a prosecution in the County Court for a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 69-208-157, § 2; Ord. 70-650-526; Ord. 71-397-181; Ord. 74-480-272, § 2; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 2005-1177-E, § 7) Note— Former § 400.109.