14 chapters · 873 sections in this title.
Va. Code Ann. § 13.1-557 Short title
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This chapter shall be known as the "Retail Franchising Act."
Va. Code Ann. § 13.1-558 Policy of the Commonwealth
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It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Commonwealth, through the exercise by the General Assembly of its power to regulate commerce partly or wholly within the Commonwealth of Virginia, to correct as rapidly as practicable such inequities as may exist in the franchise syst…
Va. Code Ann. § 13.1-559 Definitions; applicability of chapter
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A. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Commission" means the State Corporation Commission. "Controlling person" means a natural person who is an officer, director, or partner, or who occupies a similar status or performs a similar function, of a franc…
Va. Code Ann. § 13.1-560 Registration required
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It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer to sell a franchise in this Commonwealth unless the franchise is registered under the provisions of this chapter or exempted from registration by rule or order of the Commission.