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§ 38.2-700. When domestic insurer may hold stock of another insurer

Subject to Article 6 (§ 38.2-1335 et seq.) of Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 (§ 38.2-1400 et seq.) of this title, any domestic insurer may retain, invest in or acquire the whole or any part of the capital stock of any other insurer, unless the effect of such action (i) substantially lessens competition generally or […]

§ 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 […]

§ 38.2-703. Cease and desist orders may be entered

If, after a hearing, the Commission finds that there has been a violation of § 38.2-700 or § 38.2-701, it may issue an order reciting its findings and directing the insurer or director to cease and desist from the violation. 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-61; 1986, c. 562.

§ 38.2-704. Penalties

A. Any person who violates a cease and desist order entered under § 38.2-703 shall be subject to the provisions of § 38.2-218. B. Any person convicted of violating this chapter may, in addition, be punished under the provisions of Chapter 1.1 (§ 59.1-9.1 et seq.) of Title 59.1. 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-62; 1986, […]

§ 38.2-705. Antitrust provision

Conduct subject to regulation, review or examination pursuant to this title shall, in addition, be subject to the provisions of the Virginia Antitrust Act (§ 59.1-9.1 et seq.). 1986, c. 562.