                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

CIVIL ACTION FOR VIOLATION OF CHAPTER (§ 59.1-21.12)

A. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be civilly liable
for liquidated damages of $10,000 and reasonable attorney&#8217;s fees, plus
provable damages caused as a result of such violation, and be subject to such
other remedies, legal or equitable, including injunctive relief, as may be
available to the party damaged by such violation. Such action shall be brought
in the circuit court of the jurisdiction wherein the franchised premises are
located. For the purposes of subdivisions 5 and 9 of &#xA7; 59.1-21.11, a
proposed transferee, assignee, or designated family member who is not approved
as a dealer by a refiner shall have legal standing to challenge a
refiner&#8217;s compliance with the provisions of this section relating to
assignment.

B. No action may be brought under the provisions of this chapter for a cause of
action which arises more than two years prior to the date on which such action
is brought.

HISTORY: 1973, c. 423; 1990, c. 907; 2003, c. 410.