                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

AUTHORITY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL; REFERRAL BY COMMISSION TO ATTORNEY GENERAL (§
6.2-2024)

A. If the Commission determines that a person is in violation, 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. In the case of 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. Upon such referral by the Commission, 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 provision, the Attorney General shall be entitled to seek
reasonable attorney fees and costs.

HISTORY: 2004, c. 790, § 6.1-363.25; 2010, c. 794.