Cease and Desist Order. An order issued by an Administrative Agency or a court proscribing a person or a business entity from continuing a particular course of conduct. The force and effect of a cease and desist order are similar to those of an Injunction issued by a court. cease and desist order. n. an order of a court or government agency to a person, business or organization to stop doing something upon a strong showing that the activity is harmful and/or contrary to law. The order may be permanent or hold until a final judicial determination of legality occurs.
(link opens in new window) In 1959, the national legislature passed another significant law. The Landrum-Griffin Act was the direct outgrowth of the unsatisfactory internal practices of a small but strategically located minority of unions as revealed by Senate investigations.
That agency was entitled the âFort Ord Reuse Authorityâ (FORA), formed in 1994. FORA has a governing body of 13 voting members and 11 non-voting members, and is comprised of representatives from cities, the county, special districts, public educational institutions, the military, and state and federal legislators.he Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA) was created in 1994 by State legislation to oversee the civilian reuse and redevelopment of the former Fort Ord military base.