§ 13.1-565. Voidable franchises
Any franchise may be declared void by the franchisee at his option by sending a written declaration of that fact and the reasons therefor to the franchisor by registered or certified mail if:
(a) The franchisor's offer to grant a franchise was unlawful, as provided in § 13.1-560 or § 13.1-563, provided that the franchisee send such written declaration within seventy-two hours after discovery thereof but not more than ninety days after execution of the franchise;
(b) The franchisee was not afforded the opportunity to negotiate with the franchisor on all provisions within the franchise, except that such negotiations shall not result in the impairment of the uniform image and quality standards of the franchise, provided that the franchisee send such written declaration within thirty days after execution of the franchise; or
(c) The franchisee was not furnished a copy of the franchise agreement and disclosure documents at least seventy-two hours prior to execution of the franchise, provided that the franchisee send such written declaration within thirty days after execution of the franchise.
(1972, c. 561; 1978, c. 670; 1979, c. 104; 1991, c. 475.)
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