Franchises

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This is Article 7 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Franchises.” It is part of Chapter 15 “Motor Vehicle Dealers”, which is part of Subtitle IV “Dealers and Driver Training Schools”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”. It contains 16 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 16 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