Virginia § 59.1-352.9 - Prohibited acts
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-352.9 — Prohibited acts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-352.9. Prohibited acts
No supplier shall do any of the following:
1. Coerce any dealer to accept delivery of equipment, parts, or accessories that the dealer has not ordered voluntarily, except as required by any applicable law, or unless the parts or accessories are safety parts or accessories required by the supplier.
2. Condition the sale of additional equipment to a dealer upon a requirement that the dealer also purchase other goods or services, except that a supplier may require the dealer to purchase those parts reasonably necessary to maintain the quality of operation in the field of the equipment used in the trade area.
3. Coerce a dealer into refusing to purchase equipment manufactured by another supplier.
4. Terminate, cancel, or fail to renew or substantially change the competitive circumstances of the retail agreement based on the results of any circumstance beyond the dealer's control, including a natural disaster such as a sustained drought, high unemployment in the dealership market area, or a labor dispute.
2002, c. 898.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 59.1-352.9
What does Code of Virginia § 59.1-352.9 cover?
Section 59.1-352.9 ("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 § 59.1-352.9?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 59.1-352.9" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 59.1-352.9 apply to my situation?
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