Code of Virginia
Chapter 22 - Motor Vehicle Title Loans
§ 6.2-2226. Authority of Attorney General; referral by Commission to Attorney General

A. If the Commission determines that a person is in violation of, or has violated, any provision of this chapter, the Commission may refer the information to the Attorney General and may request that the Attorney General investigate such violations. With or without such referral, the Attorney General is hereby authorized to seek to enjoin violations of this chapter. The circuit court having jurisdiction may enjoin such violations notwithstanding the existence of an adequate remedy at law.
B. The Attorney General may also seek, and the circuit court may order or decree, damages and such other relief allowed by law, including restitution to the extent available to borrowers under applicable law. Persons entitled to any relief as authorized by this section shall be identified by order of the court within 180 days from the date of the order permanently enjoining the unlawful act or practice.
C. In any action brought by the Attorney General by virtue of the authority granted in this section, the Attorney General shall be entitled to seek reasonable attorney fees and costs.
2010, c. 477, § 6.1-506; 2020, cc. 1215, 1258.

Structure Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia

Title 6.2 - Financial Institutions and Services

Chapter 22 - Motor Vehicle Title Loans

§ 6.2-2200. Definitions

§ 6.2-2201. License required

§ 6.2-2202. Scope of chapter

§ 6.2-2203. Application for license; form; content; fee

§ 6.2-2204. Bond required

§ 6.2-2205. Investigation of applications

§ 6.2-2206. Qualifications

§ 6.2-2207. Licenses; places of business; changes

§ 6.2-2208. Acquisition of control; application

§ 6.2-2209. Retention of books, accounts, and records

§ 6.2-2210. Annual report

§ 6.2-2211. Other reporting requirements

§ 6.2-2212. Investigations; examinations

§ 6.2-2213. Annual fees

§ 6.2-2214. Regulations

§ 6.2-2215. Required and prohibited business methods

§ 6.2-2215.1. Loan terms and conditions

§ 6.2-2216. Authorized fees and charges

§ 6.2-2216.1. Inflation adjustment of maximum monthly maintenance fee

§ 6.2-2216.2. Refinancing of motor vehicle title loan

§ 6.2-2216.3. Statement of balance due; repayment and refunds

§ 6.2-2216.4. Restriction on certain fees and charges

§ 6.2-2216.5. Verification of borrower's income

§ 6.2-2217. Limited recourse; repossession and sale of motor vehicle

§ 6.2-2218. Advertising

§ 6.2-2218.1. Other business

§ 6.2-2219. Suspension or revocation of license

§ 6.2-2220. Cease and desist orders

§ 6.2-2221. Notice of proposed suspension or revocation

§ 6.2-2222. Fines for violations

§ 6.2-2223. Criminal penalty

§ 6.2-2224. Validity of noncompliant loan agreement; private right of action

§ 6.2-2225. Application of chapter to Internet loans

§ 6.2-2226. Authority of Attorney General; referral by Commission to Attorney General

§ 6.2-2227. Violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act