Virginia § 38.2-702 - Violations; procedure; cease and desist orders
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-702 — Violations; procedure; cease and desist orders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-702. Violations; procedure; cease and desist orders
If the Commission has reason to believe that there is a violation of either § 38.2-700 or § 38.2-701, it shall issue and serve upon the insurer or the director concerned a statement of the charges and a notice of a hearing to be held at a time and place fixed in the notice, which shall not be less than thirty days after notice is served. The notice shall require the insurer or director to show cause why an order should not be issued directing the alleged offender to cease and desist from the violation. At such hearing, the insurer or director shall have an opportunity to be heard and to show cause why an order should not be issued requiring the insurer or director to cease and desist from the violation. In all matters in connection with such charges or hearing, the Commission shall have the jurisdiction, power, and authority granted or conferred upon it by Title 12.1, and, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the procedure shall conform to and the right of appeal shall be the same as that provided in that title.
1952, c. 317, § 38.1-60; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 1; 1986, c. 562.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 38.2-702
What does Code of Virginia § 38.2-702 cover?
Section 38.2-702 ("Violations; procedure; cease and desist orders") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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