CODE OF VIRGINIA EXEMPTION OF FRANCHISES FROM RETAIL FRANCHISING ACT (§ 46.2-1573.15) 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: 1996, cc. 1043, 1052, § 46.2-1992.67; 2015, c. 615.