                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

POWER OF COMMISSION (§ 38.2-515)

A. The Commission shall have power to examine and investigate the affairs of
each person subject to this chapter to determine whether such person has been or
is engaged in any unfair method of competition or in any unfair or deceptive act
or practice prohibited by this chapter.

B. The Commission is further empowered to gather information from any person
subject to this chapter relative to trade practices and whether such practices
adequately and fairly serve the public interest.

C. Any person who refuses or fails to provide information in a timely manner to
the Commission as provided in this section shall be subject to the enforcement
and penalty provisions set forth in Chapter 2 (&#xA7; 38.2-200 et seq.).

HISTORY: 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-53; 1977, c. 529; 1980, c. 404; 1986, c. 562;
1991, c. 356; 2012, cc. 273, 277.