Virginia § 54.1-536 - Student-athlete's right to cancel
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 54.1-536 — Student-athlete's right to cancel, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54.1-536. Student-athlete's right to cancel
A. A student-athlete or, if the student-athlete is a minor, the parent or guardian of the student-athlete may cancel an agency contract by giving notice in a record of cancellation to the athlete agent not later than 14 days after the contract is signed.
B. A student-athlete or, if the student-athlete is a minor, the parent or guardian of the student-athlete may not waive the right to cancel an agency contract.
C. If a student-athlete or, if the student-athlete is a minor, a parent or guardian of the student-athlete cancels an agency contract, the student-athlete or, if the student-athlete is a minor, the parent or guardian of the student-athlete is not required to pay any consideration under the contract or return any consideration received from the athlete agent to influence the student-athlete to enter into the contract.
2020, c. 481, § 54.1-529.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 54.1-536
What does Code of Virginia § 54.1-536 cover?
Section 54.1-536 ("Student-athlete's right to cancel") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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