Penalties for Violations of Cease and Desist Orders

1. Law
2. Georgia Code
3. Insurance
4. Unfair Trade Practices
5. General Provisions
6. Penalties for Violations of Cease and Desist Orders

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.

(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.)

RESEARCH REFERENCES

Am. Jur. 2d.

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

C.J.S.

- 44 C.J.S., Insurance, § 67 et seq.

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