If a vendor of portable electronics or its employee or authorized representative violates any provision of this article, the Commission may do any of the following:

Terms Used In Virginia Code 38.2-1879

  • Commission: means the State Corporation Commission. See Virginia Code 38.2-100
  • Portable electronics: means electronic devices that are portable in nature, accessories to such devices, and services related to the use of the devices. See Virginia Code 38.2-1875
  • Portable electronics insurance: means insurance providing coverage for the repair or replacement of portable electronics that may cover portable electronics against any one or more of the following causes of loss: loss, theft, mechanical failure, malfunction, damage, or other applicable peril. See Virginia Code 38.2-1875
  • Vendor: means a person in the business of engaging in portable electronics transactions directly or indirectly. See Virginia Code 38.2-1875

1. After notice and hearing, impose fines and penalties in accordance with § 38.2-218; and

2. After notice and hearing, impose any such other penalties that the Commission deems necessary and reasonable to carry out the purpose of this article, including: (i) suspending the privilege of transacting portable electronics insurance pursuant to this article at specific business locations where violations have occurred; (ii) suspending or revoking the ability of individual employees or authorized representatives to act under the license; and (iii) imposing a penalty in accordance with § 38.2-218 on the licensed producer designated by the vendor pursuant to § 38.2-1820.

2011, c. 222.