If the Commission determines that any person has violated any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted hereunder, 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 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 provisions of Title 12.1. The Commission may enforce compliance with any such order issued under this section by imposition and collection of such fines and penalties as may be prescribed by law.
2002, c. 897, § 6.1-465; 2003, c. 593; 2010, c. 794.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 6.2 - Financial Institutions and Services
§ 6.2-1801. License requirement
§ 6.2-1803. Application for license; form; content; fee
§ 6.2-1805. Investigation of applications
§ 6.2-1807. Licenses; places of offices; changes
§ 6.2-1808. Acquisition of control; application
§ 6.2-1809. Retention of books, accounts, and records
§ 6.2-1812. Other reporting requirements
§ 6.2-1813. Investigations; examinations
§ 6.2-1816. Required and prohibited business methods
§ 6.2-1816.1. Loan terms and conditions
§ 6.2-1817. Authorized fees and charges
§ 6.2-1817.1. Inflation adjustment of maximum monthly maintenance fee
§ 6.2-1818.1. Refinancing of short-term loans
§ 6.2-1818.2. Statement of balance due; repayment and refunds
§ 6.2-1818.3. Restriction on certain fees and charges
§ 6.2-1818.4. Verification of borrower's income
§ 6.2-1821. Suspension or revocation of license
§ 6.2-1822. Cease and desist orders
§ 6.2-1823. Notice of proposed suspension or revocation
§ 6.2-1825. Criminal penalties
§ 6.2-1826. Validity of noncompliant loan agreement; private right of action
§ 6.2-1827. Application of chapter to Internet loans
§ 6.2-1828. Authority of Attorney General; referral by Commission to Attorney General
§ 6.2-1829. Violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act