                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

AUTHORITY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL; REFERRAL BY COMMISSION TO ATTORNEY GENERAL (§
6.2-2226)

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.

HISTORY: 2010, c. 477, § 6.1-506; 2020, cc. 1215, 1258.