The Commission is authorized to make use of any of the powers established under Titles 12.1 and 38.2 to enforce the laws of this Commonwealth so long as those powers are not specifically preempted by the Product Liability Risk Retention Act of 1981, as amended by the Risk Retention Amendments of 1986. This includes, but is not limited to, the Commission's power to investigate, issue subpoenas, conduct depositions and hearings, issue orders, and impose penalties. The Commission shall be deemed a state court of competent jurisdiction, independent of its Bureau of Insurance, in all judicial proceedings to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
1987, c. 585; 1995, c. 843.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 51 - Risk Retention Groups and Purchasing Groups
§ 38.2-5102. Risk retention groups chartered in this Commonwealth
§ 38.2-5103. Risk retention groups not chartered in this Commonwealth
§ 38.2-5107. Insurers; exemptions from certain laws relating to the group purchase of insurance
§ 38.2-5108. Notice and registration requirements of purchasing groups
§ 38.2-5109. Restrictions on insurance purchased by purchasing groups
§ 38.2-5110. Commission's authority regarding risk retention groups and purchasing groups
§ 38.2-5112. Duty on agents or brokers
§ 38.2-5113. Financial responsibility policy form or coverage requirements
§ 38.2-5114. Application of other state laws to persons or corporations
§ 38.2-5115. Binding effect of orders issued in U.S. District Court