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The franchisor shall have seven business days from the date of the written notice from the Commission within which to file a written response to the matters addressed in the notice. If (i) the Commission notified, or reasonably attempted to notify, the franchisor in writing, (ii) it appears to be in the public interest, and (iii) either the Commission, after consideration of the franchisor’s response, reasonably believes the ground or grounds exist or a response is not filed in a timely manner, the Commission may summarily enter an order suspending the effectiveness of the franchisor’s registration pending final determination of any proceeding under this section. The Commission shall promptly send a copy of the suspension order to the franchisor and each of its subfranchisors, if any are known to the Commission. At a minimum, the order shall set forth the basis for the suspension as well as the franchisor’s or subfranchisor’s right to file a written request for a hearing within twenty-one days after the date of entry of the order. If a hearing is requested in a timely manner, the Commission, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing as soon as practicable, may modify or vacate the suspension order or continue it in effect until final determination of the proceeding under this section. If a hearing is not requested in a timely manner, the suspension order shall remain in effect until it is modified or vacated by the Commission.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":264568,"text":"The Commission may, by order entered after a hearing on notice duly served on the defendant not less than thirty days before the date of the hearing, revoke the effectiveness of a franchise registration (or refuse to renew a registration if an application for renewal has been or is to be filed) if it finds that such an order is in the public interest or that the franchisor or any controlling person of the franchisor:","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"A1"},"1":{"id":264569,"text":"Has engaged in any fraudulent transaction;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"A1","prefix_anchor":"A1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"A2"},"2":{"id":264570,"text":"Is insolvent, or in danger of becoming insolvent, either (i) in the sense that his liabilities exceed his assets or (ii) in the sense that he cannot meet his obligations as they mature;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"A2","prefix_anchor":"A2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A1","next_prefix":"A3"},"3":{"id":264571,"text":"Is a person for whom a conservator or guardian has been appointed and is acting;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"A3","prefix_anchor":"A3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A2","next_prefix":"A4"},"4":{"id":264572,"text":"Has been convicted, within or without this Commonwealth, of any misdemeanor involving a franchise, or any felony;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","4"],"prefix":"4","entire_prefix":"A4","prefix_anchor":"A4","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A3","next_prefix":"A5"},"5":{"id":264573,"text":"Has failed to furnish information requested by the Commission concerning the conduct of his business; or","type":"section","prefixes":["A","5"],"prefix":"5","entire_prefix":"A5","prefix_anchor":"A5","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A4","next_prefix":"A6"},"6":{"id":264574,"text":"Has violated any of the provisions of this chapter.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","6"],"prefix":"6","entire_prefix":"A6","prefix_anchor":"A6","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A5","next_prefix":"B"},"7":{"id":264575,"text":"If it appears to the Commission that it is in the public interest and that there exists one or more of the grounds enumerated in subdivisions (1) through (6) of subsection A of this section, the Commission may so notify the franchisor. The franchisor shall have seven business days from the date of the written notice from the Commission within which to file a written response to the matters addressed in the notice. If (i) the Commission notified, or reasonably attempted to notify, the franchisor in writing, (ii) it appears to be in the public interest, and (iii) either the Commission, after consideration of the franchisor’s response, reasonably believes the ground or grounds exist or a response is not filed in a timely manner, the Commission may summarily enter an order suspending the effectiveness of the franchisor’s registration pending final determination of any proceeding under this section. The Commission shall promptly send a copy of the suspension order to the franchisor and each of its subfranchisors, if any are known to the Commission. At a minimum, the order shall set forth the basis for the suspension as well as the franchisor’s or subfranchisor’s right to file a written request for a hearing within twenty-one days after the date of entry of the order. If a hearing is requested in a timely manner, the Commission, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing as soon as practicable, may modify or vacate the suspension order or continue it in effect until final determination of the proceeding under this section. 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This law was first created in 1972. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 561 of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1972 \u201cActs\u201d aren\u2019t available online. It has been modified 4 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1978, chapter 670; in 1991, chapter 475; in 1997, chapter 921<\/a>; in 2007, chapter 668<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":81742,"section_number":"13.1-561","catch_line":"Procedure for registration; bond; renewal; fee","order_by":null,"url":"\/13.1-561\/"}],"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":150107,"object_type":"law","relational_id":73535,"identifier":"13.1-562","token":"13.1\/8\/13.1-562","url":"\/13.1-562\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/13.1-562\/","token":"13.1\/8\/13.1-562","dublin_core":{"Title":"Revocation of or refusal to renew registration","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 13.1-562","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> The Commission may, by order<\/span> entered after a hearing<\/span> on notice duly served on the defendant<\/span> not less than thirty days before the date of the hearing<\/span>, revoke the effectiveness of a franchise registration (or refuse to renew a registration if an application for renewal has been or is to be filed) if it finds that such an order<\/span> is in the public interest or that the franchisor or any controlling person of the franchisor: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Has engaged in any fraudulent transaction; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Is insolvent, or in danger of becoming insolvent, either (i) in the sense that his liabilities exceed his assets<\/span> or (ii) in the sense that he cannot meet his obligations as they mature; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Is a person for whom a conservator or guardian has been appointed and is acting; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Has been convicted, within or without this Commonwealth, of any misdemeanor<\/span> involving a franchise, or any felony<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> Has failed to furnish information requested by the Commission concerning the conduct of his business; or <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> Has violated any of the provisions of this chapter. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> If it appears to the Commission that it is in the public interest and that there exists one or more of the grounds enumerated in subdivisions (1) through (6) of subsection A of this section, the Commission may so notify the franchisor. The franchisor shall have seven business days from the date of the written notice from the Commission within which to file a written response to the matters addressed in the notice. If (i) the Commission notified, or reasonably attempted to notify, the franchisor in writing, (ii) it appears to be in the public interest, and (iii) either the Commission, after consideration of the franchisor’s response, reasonably believes the ground or grounds exist or a response is not filed in a timely manner, the Commission may summarily enter an order<\/span> suspending the effectiveness of the franchisor’s registration pending final determination of any proceeding under this section. The Commission shall promptly send a copy of the suspension order<\/span> to the franchisor and each of its subfranchisors, if any are known to the Commission. At a minimum, the order<\/span> shall set forth the basis for the suspension as well as the franchisor’s or subfranchisor’s right to file a written request for a hearing<\/span> within twenty-one days after the date of entry of the order<\/span>. If a hearing<\/span> is requested in a timely manner, the Commission, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing<\/span> as soon as practicable, may modify or vacate the suspension order<\/span> or continue it in effect until final determination of the proceeding under this section. If a hearing<\/span> is not requested in a timely manner, the suspension order<\/span> shall remain in effect until it is modified or vacated by the Commission. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nREVOCATION OF OR REFUSAL TO RENEW REGISTRATION (\u00a7 13.1-562)\n\nA. The Commission may, by order entered after a hearing on notice duly served on\nthe defendant not less than thirty days before the date of the hearing, revoke\nthe effectiveness of a franchise registration (or refuse to renew a registration\nif an application for renewal has been or is to be filed) if it finds that such\nan order is in the public interest or that the franchisor or any controlling\nperson of the franchisor:\n\n 1. Has engaged in any fraudulent transaction;\n\n 2. Is insolvent, or in danger of becoming insolvent, either (i) in the sense\n that his liabilities exceed his assets or (ii) in the sense that he cannot\n meet his obligations as they mature;\n\n 3. Is a person for whom a conservator or guardian has been appointed and is\n acting;\n\n 4. Has been convicted, within or without this Commonwealth, of any misdemeanor\n involving a franchise, or any felony;\n\n 5. Has failed to furnish information requested by the Commission concerning\n the conduct of his business; or\n\n 6. Has violated any of the provisions of this chapter.\n\nB. If it appears to the Commission that it is in the public interest and that\nthere exists one or more of the grounds enumerated in subdivisions (1) through\n(6) of subsection A of this section, the Commission may so notify the\nfranchisor. The franchisor shall have seven business days from the date of the\nwritten notice from the Commission within which to file a written response to\nthe matters addressed in the notice. If (i) the Commission notified, or\nreasonably attempted to notify, the franchisor in writing, (ii) it appears to be\nin the public interest, and (iii) either the Commission, after consideration of\nthe franchisor’s response, reasonably believes the ground or grounds exist\nor a response is not filed in a timely manner, the Commission may summarily\nenter an order suspending the effectiveness of the franchisor’s\nregistration pending final determination of any proceeding under this section.\nThe Commission shall promptly send a copy of the suspension order to the\nfranchisor and each of its subfranchisors, if any are known to the Commission.\nAt a minimum, the order shall set forth the basis for the suspension as well as\nthe franchisor’s or subfranchisor’s right to file a written request\nfor a hearing within twenty-one days after the date of entry of the order. If a\nhearing is requested in a timely manner, the Commission, after notice and an\nopportunity for a hearing as soon as practicable, may modify or vacate the\nsuspension order or continue it in effect until final determination of the\nproceeding under this section. If a hearing is not requested in a timely manner,\nthe suspension order shall remain in effect until it is modified or vacated by\nthe Commission.\n\nHISTORY: 1972, c. 561; 1978, c. 670; 1991, c. 475; 1997, c. 921; 2007, c. 668.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}