O.C.G.A.

O.C.G.A. § 33-6-9 (2019)

Penalties for violations of cease and desist orders

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After notice and hearing and upon order of the Commissioner, any person who violates a cease and desist order under Code Section 33-6-8, while the order is in effect may, at the discretion of the Commissioner, be subject to any one or more of the following:

(1) A monetary penalty of not more than $10,000.00 for each and every act or violation;

(2) Suspension or revocation of such person’s license; or

(3) Any other relief as is reasonable and appropriate.

History

Code 1933, § 56-711, enacted by Ga. L. 1960, p. 289, § 1; Ga. L. 1972, p. 1261, § 6; Code 1933, § 56-710,

as redesignated by Ga. L. 1972, p. 1261, § 7.

Annotations

RESEARCH REFERENCES Am. Jur. 2d. - 43 Am. Jur. 2d, Insurance, § 22 et seq.

C.J.S. - 44 C.J.S., Insurance, § 67 et seq.