Section 33-39-18. Violations of chapter -- Service of findings and cease and desist orders of Commissioner; modification or setting aside of order or report

   (a) If, after a hearing pursuant to Code Section 33-39-16, the Commissioner determines that the insurance institution, agent, or insurance-support organization charged has engaged in conduct or practices in violation of this chapter, the Commissioner shall reduce his or her findings to writing and shall issue and cause to be served upon such insurance institution, agent, or insurance-support organization a copy of such findings and an order requiring such insurance institution, agent, or insurance-support organization to cease and desist from the conduct or practices constituting violation of this chapter.

(b) If, after a hearing pursuant to Code Section 33-39-16, the Commissioner determines that the insurance institution, agent, or insurance-support organization charged has not engaged in conduct or practices in violation of this chapter, the Commissioner shall prepare a written report which sets forth findings of fact and conclusions of law. Such report shall be served upon the insurance institution, agent, or insurance-support organization charged and upon the person or persons, if any, whose rights under this chapter were allegedly violated.

(c) Until the expiration of the time allowed under Code Section 33-39-20 for filing a petition for review or until such petition is actually filed, whichever occurs first, the Commissioner may modify or set aside any order or report issued under this Code section. After the expiration of the time allowed under Code Section 33-39-20 for filing a petition for review, if no such petition has been duly filed, the Commissioner may, after notice and opportunity for hearing, alter, modify, or set aside, in whole or in part, any order or report issued under this Code section whenever conditions of fact or law warrant such action or if the public interest so requires.

Code 1981, § 33-39-18, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 615, § 1; Ga. L. 1984, p. 22, § 33.