Cal. Corp. Code § 25250

If, after examination or investigation, the commissioner has reasonable grounds to believe that any broker-dealer or investment adviser, other than an investment adviser subject to Section 25230.1, is conducting or has conducted business in an unsafe or injurious manner, the commissioner shall, by written order addressed to the broker-dealer or investment adviser, direct the discontinuance of the unsafe or injurious practices. The order shall be effective immediately, but shall not become final except in accordance with the provisions of Section 25251.