CODE OF VIRGINIA EXEMPTION OF FRANCHISES FROM RETAIL FRANCHISING ACT (§ 46.2-1567) Franchises subject to the provisions of this chapter shall not be subject to any requirement contained in Chapter 8 (§ 13.1-557 et seq.) of Title 13.1. HISTORY: 1988, c. 865, § 46.1-550.5:25; 1989, c. 727.