                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

LEGAL ACTION OR ARBITRATION (§ 59.1-473)

A. The remedies afforded by this chapter are cumulative and not exclusive and
shall be in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies otherwise
available to the consumer.

B. In addition to any other remedies otherwise available to him, any consumer
who suffers loss as a result of any violation of this chapter may bring an
action to recover damages. Such damages may also be recovered through the
arbitration mechanism described in subsection C.

C. All persons subject to this chapter shall have the option of submitting any
disputes arising under the provisions of this chapter to the arbitration
mechanism established and administered by the Division of Consumer Counsel of
the Department of Law, pursuant to subdivision C 2 of &#xA7; 2.2-517. Such
mechanism shall ensure that the arbitration is conducted by a neutral third
party.

HISTORY: 1998, cc. 67, 242; 2012, cc. 803, 835.