West Virginia Code
Article 6A. Motor Vehicle Dealers, Distributors, Wholesalers and Manufacturers
§17A-6A-18. West Virginia Law to Apply

Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or requirements of any franchise agreement, contract, or other agreement of any kind between a new motor vehicle dealer and a manufacturer or distributor captive finance source, dealer management system, or any subsidiary, affiliate, or partner of a manufacturer or distributor, or captive finance source or dealer management system, the provisions of this code apply to all such agreements and contracts listed in this section or governed by the article. Any provisions in the agreements and contracts which violate the terms of this section are null and void.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 17A. Motor Vehicle Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title, and Antitheft Provisions

Article 6A. Motor Vehicle Dealers, Distributors, Wholesalers and Manufacturers

§17A-6A-1. Legislative Finding

§17A-6A-2. Governing Law

§17A-6A-3. Definitions

§17A-6A-4. Cancellation of Dealer Contract; Notification

§17A-6A-5. Circumstances Not Constituting Good Cause

§17A-6A-6. Burden of Proof

§17A-6A-7. Notice Provisions

§17A-6A-8. Reasonable Compensation to Dealer

§17A-6A-8a. Compensation to Dealers for Service Rendered

§17A-6A-9. Payment of Compensation

§17A-6A-10. Prohibited Practices

§17A-6A-11. Motor Vehicle Dealer Successorship or Change in Executive Management

§17A-6A-12. Establishment and Relocation or Establishment of Additional Dealers

§17A-6A-12a. Restriction on Motor Vehicle Dealer's Use of Dealership Property

§17A-6A-13. Obligations Regarding Warranties

§17A-6A-14. Acceptance of Vehicles; Risk of Loss or Damage

§17A-6A-14a. Open Account Protection

§17A-6A-15. Indemnity

§17A-6A-15a. Dealer Data, Obligation of Manufacturer, Vendors, Suppliers and Others; Consent to Access Dealership Information; Unlawful Activities; Indemnification of Dealer

§17A-6A-15b. Exports; Rebuttable Presumption on Behalf of Dealer

§17A-6A-15c. Manufacturer Performance Standards; Uniform Application; Prohibited Practices

§17A-6A-16. Actions at Law; Damages

§17A-6A-17. Injunctive Relief

§17A-6A-18. West Virginia Law to Apply