CODE OF VIRGINIA EXEMPTION OF FRANCHISES FROM RETAIL FRANCHISING ACT (§ 46.2-1573.3) 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: 1995, cc. 767, 816, § 46.2-1974; 2015, c. 615.