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 the location under negotiation for and during the three-year period immediately past or for the entire period which the location has been supplied by the refiner, whichever is shorter.
2. The name and last known address of the previous dealer or dealers for the last three years, or for and during the entire period which the location has been supplied by the refiner, whichever is shorter.
3. Any legally binding commitments for the sale, demolition, or other disposition of the location.
4. The training programs, if any, and the specific goods and services the refiner will provide for and to the dealer.
5. Full disclosure of any and all obligations which will be required of the dealer.
6. Full disclosure of all restrictions on the sale, transfer, and termination of the agreement.
1973, c. 423; 1979, c. 306; 1990, c. 907.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce
Chapter 2.2 - Virginia Petroleum Products Franchise Act
§ 59.1-21.9. Findings of General Assembly
§ 59.1-21.11. Required provisions pertaining to agreements between refiners and dealers
§ 59.1-21.11:1. Waiver of constitutional rights prohibited
§ 59.1-21.12. Civil action for violation of chapter
§ 59.1-21.13. Obligation of refiner to repurchase upon termination, etc., of agreement
§ 59.1-21.15. Disclosures to be made by refiner before conclusion of agreement
§ 59.1-21.15:1. Continued rights of dealers upon sale or assignment of franchise agreement
§ 59.1-21.15:2. Franchisor's obligation to offer leased marketing premises to occupying dealer
§ 59.1-21.16. Authority of Attorney General under § 59.1-68.2 not limited