6.2-1822 - (Effective October 1, 2010) Cease and desist orders. - Virginia Statutes

§ 6.2-1822. (Effective October 1, 2010) Cease and desist orders.

If the Commission determines that any person has violated any provision ofthis chapter or any regulation adopted hereunder, the Commission may, upon 21days' notice in writing, order such person to cease and desist from suchpractices and to comply with the provisions of this chapter. The notice shallbe sent by certified mail to the principal place of business of such personor other address authorized under § 12.1-19.1 and shall state the grounds forthe contemplated action. Within 14 days of mailing the notice, the personnamed therein may file with the clerk of the Commission a written request fora hearing. If a hearing is requested, the Commission shall not issue a ceaseand desist order except based upon findings made at such hearing. Suchhearing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Title 12.1.The Commission may enforce compliance with any such order issued under thissection by imposition and collection of such fines and penalties as may beprescribed by law.

(2002, c. 897, § 6.1-465; 2003, c. 593; 2010, c. 794.)