§ 6.2-2220 — Cease and desist orders

Virginia § 6.2-2220

• Jurisdiction: Virginia
• Title 6.2: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND SERVICES
• Subtitle III: OTHER REGULATED PROVIDERS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
• Ch. 22: MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE LOANS

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If the Commission determines that any person has violated any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted by the Commission pursuant thereto, or violated any other law or regulation applicable to the conduct of a licensee's business, the Commission may, upon 21 days' notice in writing, order such person to cease and desist from such practices and to comply with the provisions of this chapter. The notice shall be sent by certified mail to the principal place of business of such person or other address authorized under § 12.1-19.1 and shall state the grounds for the contemplated action. Within 14 days of mailing the notice, the person or persons named therein may file with the Clerk of the Commission a written request for a hearing. If a hearing is requested, the Commission shall not issue a cease and desist order except based upon findings made at such hearing. Such hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The Commission may enforce compliance with any order issued under this section by imposition and collection of such fines and penalties as may be prescribed by law.

Legislative History

2010, c. 477, § 6.1-500.