Who issues a non-solicitation order?

A non-solicitation order is typically issued by a governmental body or regulatory authority to prevent individuals or entities from soliciting clients or customers that belong to another business. In the context of real estate and related sectors, the secretary of state is responsible for overseeing business practices and regulations. The secretary of state may issue such orders to protect fair competition and uphold ethical standards within the industry.

The other options do not hold the authority to issue non-solicitation orders. A court of law can provide legal judgments and orders, but it does not usually issue a non-solicitation order unless it is related to a specific case. A real estate broker operates within the confines of existing laws and regulations and cannot issue such orders independently. Financial institutions may have their own policies regarding solicitation and competition, but they do not possess the legal authority to issue non-solicitation orders in the context of real estate or business practices.