What action can the board take if a recipient of a cease and desist order does not comply?

Seeking an injunction from a court is a valid and effective action the board can take if a recipient of a cease and desist order fails to comply. A cease and desist order is a formal request to stop a particular activity that is deemed to be harmful or illegal. When a recipient ignores this order, the board needs to enforce its authority and seek legal recourse. An injunction serves this purpose by requesting the court to mandate or prohibit certain actions. This is a stronger legal step that ensures compliance and can provide a quicker resolution compared to other options.

The other choices, while they may appear to be possible responses, do not carry the same legal weight or enforceability as seeking an injunction. A companion complaint might not be suitable if the original order has already been issued, as it does not directly address the non-compliance issue. Internal penalties may lack authority or enforceability and would depend on the specific guidelines of the board, potentially causing confusion or complications. Issuing a warning citation acts more as a preliminary step rather than directly addressing the non-compliance, which makes it less effective in ensuring adherence to the cease and desist order.