Code of Virginia - Title 59.1 Trade And Commerce - Chapter 2.2 Virginia Petroleum Products Franchise Act

59.1-21.8 Short title
This chapter may be cited as the "Virginia Petroleum Products Franchise Act." (1973, c. 423.) ...
59.1-21.9 Findings of General Assembly
The General Assembly finds and declares that since the distribution and sales through franchise arrangements of petroleum products in the Commonwealth of Virginia vitally affect ...
59.1-21.10 Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context requires otherwise: "Dealer" means any person who purchases motor ...
59.1-21.11 Required provisions pertaining to agreements between refiners and dealers
Every agreement between a refiner and a dealer shall be subject to the following provisions, whether or not expressly set forth therein: 1. The dealer ...
59.1-21.11:1 Waiver of constitutional rights prohibited
Any provision in any agreement or franchise subject to the provisions of this chapter purporting to waive or to directly or indirectly limit the constitutional ...
59.1-21.12 Civil action for violation of chapter
A. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be civilly liable for liquidated damages of $10,000 and reasonable attorney's fees, plus provable ...
59.1-21.13 Obligation of refiner to repurchase upon termination, etc., of agreement
In the event of any termination, cancellation, or failure to renew whether by mutual agreement or otherwise, a refiner shall make or cause to be ...
59.1-21.14 Producer or refiner not to terminate, etc., agreement without notice and reasonable cause; nonrenew...
A. A producer or refiner shall not terminate, cancel, or fail to renew a petroleum products franchise unless he furnishes prior written notification pursuant to ...
59.1-21.15 Disclosures to be made by refiner before conclusion of agreement
A refiner shall disclose to any prospective dealer the following information, before any franchise agreement is concluded: 1. The gallonage volume history, if any, of ...
59.1-21.15:1 Continued rights of dealers upon sale or assignment of franchise agreement.
Any franchise between a dealer and a refiner located in Planning District 8 in effect on or after January 1, 2008, which franchise is sold ...
59.1-21.16 Authority of Attorney General under { 59.1-68.2 not limited
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as limiting the authority of the Attorney General under the provisions of § 59.1-68.2. (1973, c. 423.) ...
59.1-21.16:1 Description unavailable
Expired. ...
59.1-21.16:2 Operation of retail outlet by refiner; apportionment of fuels during periods of shortage; rules an...
A. After July 1, 1979, no refiner of petroleum products shall operate any major brand, secondary brand, or unbranded retail outlet in the Commonwealth of ...
59.1-21.17 Effective date of chapter
The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to franchise agreements entered into on and after July 1, 1973. (1973, c. 423.) ...
59.1-21.18 Description unavailable
Not set out. (1973, c. 423.) ...
59.1-21.18:1 Exclusions
Franchise agreements subject to the provisions of this chapter shall not be subject to any requirement contained within Chapter 8 (§ 13.1-557 et seq.) of ...

Last modified: April 3, 2009