Virginia § 59.1-21.18:3 - Prohibited acts
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-21.18:3 — Prohibited acts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-21.18:3. Prohibited acts
Except in the event of failure by any distributor in the Commonwealth to comply with the material requirements imposed upon him by a contract or agreement with the supplier, other than a failure caused by force majeure; or except as may be required by an agency of the federal or state government responsible for regulating allocations of petroleum products; or except as provided in § 59.1-21.18:4, it shall be unlawful for any supplier:
1. To discontinue monthly allocations of petroleum products to a distributor, his successors in interest or qualified assigns provided that such successors in interest or qualified assigns meet the supplier's usual contract acceptance criteria; or
2. To reduce monthly allocations of petroleum products to a Virginia distributor, his successors in interest or qualified assigns provided that such successors in interest or qualified assigns meet the supplier's usual contract acceptance criteria.
1980, c. 457.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 59.1-21.18:3
What does Code of Virginia § 59.1-21.18:3 cover?
Section 59.1-21.18:3 ("Prohibited acts") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 59.1-21.18:3?
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