§ 46.2-1573.29 When discontinuation, cancellation, or nonrenewal of franchise unfair
A discontinuation, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise agreement is unfair if it is not clearly permitted by the franchise agreement, is not undertaken in good faith, is not undertaken for good cause, or is based on an alleged breach of the franchise agreement that is not in fact a material and substantial breach.
History
This law was first created in 1997. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 802 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. It has been modified 1 time. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. That modification is as follows: in 2015, chapter 615.
1997, c. 802, § 46.2-1993.67:1; 2015, c. 615.