If the Real Estate Commissioner needed to terminate approval for sale of lots in a new subdivision, he or she would:

A. file an accusation against the subdivider, pursuant to the real estate license law
B. revoke the final subdivision public report
C. issue an order for the subdivider to desist and refrain from selling lots
D. request a writ of execution from a court of law

Answer: C. issue an order for the subdivider to desist and refrain from selling lots
Explanation: The Commissioner may stop violations of the Subdivided Lands Law with a desist and refrain order. The subdivider then has 30 days to request a hearing.