                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS (§ 6.2-1822)

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&#8217; 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.

HISTORY: 2002, c. 897, § 6.1-465; 2003, c. 593; 2010, c. 794.