Franchises
This is Article 7 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Franchises.” It is part of Title 46.2, titled “Motor Vehicles.” It is part of Subtitle IV, titled “Dealers And Driver Training Schools.” It is part of Chapter 15, titled “Motor Vehicle Dealers.” It’s comprised of the following 16 sections.
- § 46.2-1566
- Filing of franchises
- § 46.2-1567
- Exemption of franchises from Retail Franchising Act
- § 46.2-1568
- Coercion of retail dealer by manufacturer or distributor with respect to retail installment sales contracts, extended service contracts or extended maintenance plans, financing, or leasing prohibited; penalty
- § 46.2-1568.1
- Discrimination by manufacturers or distributors prohibited
- § 46.2-1569
- Other coercion of dealers; transfer, grant, succession to and cancellation of dealer franchises; delivery of vehicles, parts, and accessories
- § 46.2-1569.1
- Manufacturer or distributor right of first refusal
- § 46.2-1570
- Discontinuation of distributors
- § 46.2-1571
- Recall, warranty, and sales incentive obligations
- § 46.2-1572
- Operation of dealership by manufacturer
- § 46.2-1572.1
- Ownership of service facilities
- § 46.2-1572.2
- Mediation of disputes
- § 46.2-1572.3
- Waiver prohibited
- § 46.2-1572.4
- Manufacturer or distributor use of performance standards
- § 46.2-1573
- Hearings and other remedies; civil penalties
- § 46.2-1573.01
- Recovery of attorney's fees
- § 46.2-1573.02
- Limited right of dealers to sell new motor vehicles following termination of franchise