Virginia § 38.2-615 - Hearings and procedures
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§ 38.2-615. Hearings and procedures
A. Whenever the Commission has reason to believe that an insurance institution, agent or insurance-support organization has been or is engaged in conduct in the Commonwealth that violates this article, or whenever the Commission has reason to believe that an insurance-support organization has been or is engaged in conduct outside the Commonwealth that has an effect on a person residing in the Commonwealth and that violates this article, the Commission may issue and serve upon the insurance institution, agent, or insurance-support organization a statement of charges and notice of hearing to be held at a time and place fixed in the notice. The date for such hearing shall be at least ten days after the date of service.
B. At the time and place fixed for the hearing, the insurance institution, agent, or insurance-support organization charged shall have an opportunity to answer the charges against it and present evidence on its behalf. Upon good cause shown, the Commission shall permit any adversely affected person to intervene, appear, and be heard at the hearing by counsel or in person.
C. In all matters in connection with such investigation, charge, or hearing the Commission shall have the jurisdiction, power and authority granted or conferred upon it by Title 12.1.
1981, c. 389, § 38.1-57.18; 1986, c. 562; 2020, c. 264.
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Section 38.2-615 ("Hearings and procedures") 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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