Article 7 Franchises

This article is comprised of the following 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, maintenance 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