2022 Code of Virginia
Title 46.2 - Motor Vehicles
Chapter 15 - Motor Vehicle Dealers

Article 1. Motor Vehicle Dealers, Generally

• § 46.2-1500. Definitions
• § 46.2-1501. General powers of Commissioner
• § 46.2-1502. Repealed
• § 46.2-1503. Motor Vehicle Dealer Board
• § 46.2-1503.1. Board to employ Executive Director
• § 46.2-1503.2. State Personnel and Public Procurement Acts not applicable
• § 46.2-1503.3. Motor Vehicle Dealer Board Fund; receipts; disbursements
• § 46.2-1503.4. General powers and duties of Board
• § 46.2-1503.5. Biennial report
• § 46.2-1504. Board's powers with respect to hearings under this chapter
• § 46.2-1505. Suit to enjoin violations
• § 46.2-1506. Regulations
• § 46.2-1506.1. Additional training
• § 46.2-1507. Penalties

Article 2. Motor Vehicle Dealer Licenses

• § 46.2-1508. Licenses required; penalty
• § 46.2-1508.1. Licensure of certain nonprofit organizations
• § 46.2-1508.2. Display, parking, selling, advertising sale of certain used motor vehicles prohibited
• § 46.2-1509. Application for license or certificate of dealer registration
• § 46.2-1510. Dealers required to have established place of business
• § 46.2-1511. Dealer-operator to have certificate of qualification
• § 46.2-1512. Salesperson to have certificate of qualification
• § 46.2-1513. Continued operation on loss of a dealer-operator holding certificate of qualification
• § 46.2-1514. Action on applications; hearing on denial; denial for failure to have established place of business
• § 46.2-1515. Location to be specified; display of license; change of location
• § 46.2-1516. Supplemental sales locations
• § 46.2-1517. Changes in form of ownership, make, name
• § 46.2-1518. Display of salesperson's license; notice on termination
• § 46.2-1519. License and registration fees; additional to other licenses and fees required by law
• § 46.2-1520. Collection of license and registration fees; payments from fund
• § 46.2-1521. Issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses and certificates of registration

Article 3. Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund

• § 46.2-1522. Repealed

Article 3.1. Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund

• § 46.2-1527.1. Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund established
• § 46.2-1527.2. Bonding requirements for applicants for an original license
• § 46.2-1527.3. Recovery from Fund, generally
• § 46.2-1527.4. Opportunity to intervene
• § 46.2-1527.5. Limitations on recovery from Fund
• § 46.2-1527.6. Assignment of claimant's rights to the Board; payment of claims
• § 46.2-1527.7. Revocation of license or certificate of registration on payment from the Fund
• § 46.2-1527.8. No waiver by the Board of disciplinary action against licensee or registrant

Article 3.2. Bonding Requirements for Dealers Not Participating in Motor Vehicle Transaction Recovery Fund

• § 46.2-1527.9. Continuous bonding requirements for Fund nonparticipants
• § 46.2-1527.10. Recovery on bond
• § 46.2-1527.11. No waiver by the Board of disciplinary action against licensee or registrant

Article 4. Conduct of Business

• § 46.2-1528. Examination or audit of licensee; costs
• § 46.2-1529. Dealer records
• § 46.2-1529.1. Sales of used motor vehicles by dealers; disclosures; penalty
• § 46.2-1530. Buyer's order
• § 46.2-1530.1. Purchaser's on-line systems filing fee; collection and remittance
• § 46.2-1530.2. Dealer's manual transaction fee; use in special fund
• § 46.2-1531. Consignment vehicles; contract
• § 46.2-1532. Odometer disclosure; penalty
• § 46.2-1532.1. Certain disclosures required by manufacturers and distributors
• § 46.2-1532.2. Certain disclosures required by motor vehicle manufacturers; motor vehicle recording devices
• § 46.2-1533. Business hours
• § 46.2-1533.1. Test driving vehicle; residence districts
• § 46.2-1534. Signs
• § 46.2-1535. Advertisements
• § 46.2-1536. Coercing purchaser to provide insurance coverage on motor vehicle; penalty
• § 46.2-1537. Prohibited solicitation and compensation
• § 46.2-1538. Salesman selling for other than his employer prohibited
• § 46.2-1539. Inspection of vehicles required; penalty
• § 46.2-1539.1. Safety inspections or disclosure required before sale of certain trailers; penalty
• § 46.2-1540. Inspections prior to sale not required of certain sellers
• § 46.2-1541. Repealed
• § 46.2-1542. Temporary registration
• § 46.2-1543. Use of old license plates and registration number on another vehicle
• § 46.2-1544. Certificate of title for dealers; penalty
• § 46.2-1545. Termination of business

Article 5. Dealer's License Plates

• § 46.2-1545.1. Watercraft trailer dealers and watercraft trailers
• § 46.2-1545.2. Exclusion of transit buses, all-terrain vehicles, and off-road motorcycles
• § 46.2-1546. Registration of dealers; fees
• § 46.2-1547. License under this chapter prerequisite to receiving dealer's license plates; insurance required; Commissioner may revoke plates
• § 46.2-1548. Transferable license plates
• § 46.2-1549. Dealer's, manufacturer's, and distributor's license plates to distinguish between various types of dealers
• § 46.2-1549.1. Dealer's promotional license plates
• § 46.2-1549.2. Special license plate combination
• § 46.2-1550. Use of dealer's and manufacturer's license plates, generally
• § 46.2-1550.1. Use of dealer's license plates and temporary transport plates on certain vehicles
• § 46.2-1550.2. Issuance and use of temporary transport plates, generally
• § 46.2-1550.3. Alternative print-on-demand program for issuance of temporary transport license plates to dealers and vehicle owners
• § 46.2-1551. Use of dealer's license plates or temporary transport plates on certain vehicles traveling from one establishment to another for purpose of having special equipment installed
• § 46.2-1552. Use of dealer's license plates on newly purchased vehicles
• § 46.2-1552.1. Use of dealer's license plates or temporary transport plates for demonstrating trucks or tractor trucks
• § 46.2-1553. Operation without license plate prohibited
• § 46.2-1554. Movement by manufacturer to place of shipment or delivery
• § 46.2-1555. Movement by dealers to salesrooms
• § 46.2-1556. Operation under foreign dealer's license
• § 46.2-1557. Use of certain foreign-registered motor vehicles in driver education programs
• § 46.2-1557.1. Removal of plates by Department of Motor Vehicles investigators; cancellation; reissuance
• § 46.2-1557.2. Penalties for violations of article; service of summons

Article 6. Issuance of Temporary License Plates by Dealers

• § 46.2-1557.3. Exclusion of transit buses, all-terrain vehicles, and off-road motorcycles
• § 46.2-1557.4. Watercraft trailer dealers and watercraft trailers
• § 46.2-1558. Issuance of temporary license plates to dealers and vehicle owners
• § 46.2-1558.1. Alternative print-on-demand program for issuance of temporary license plates to dealers and vehicle owners
• § 46.2-1559. Records to be kept by dealers; inspection
• § 46.2-1560. Application for temporary license plate
• § 46.2-1561. To whom temporary plates shall not be issued; dealer to forward application for current titling and registration; misstatements and false information
• § 46.2-1562. Dealer to insert his name, date of issuance and expiration, make and identification number of vehicle
• § 46.2-1563. Suspension of right of dealer to issue
• § 46.2-1564. Plates to be destroyed on expiration
• § 46.2-1565. When plates to expire; refunds or credit
• § 46.2-1565.1. Penalties

Article 7. Franchises

• § 46.2-1566. Filing of franchises
• § 46.2-1567. Exemption of franchises from Retail Franchising Act
• § 46.2-1568. Coercion of retail dealer by manufacturer or distributor with respect to retail installment sales contracts, extended service contracts or extended maintenance plans, financing, or leasing prohibited; penalty
• § 46.2-1568.1. Discrimination by manufacturers or distributors prohibited
• § 46.2-1569. Other coercion of dealers; transfer, grant, succession to and cancellation of dealer franchises; delivery of vehicles, parts, and accessories
• § 46.2-1569.1. Manufacturer or distributor right of first refusal
• § 46.2-1570. Discontinuation of distributors
• § 46.2-1571. Recall, warranty, maintenance and sales incentive obligations
• § 46.2-1572. Operation of dealership by manufacturer
• § 46.2-1572.1. Ownership of service facilities
• § 46.2-1572.2. Mediation of disputes
• § 46.2-1572.3. Waiver prohibited
• § 46.2-1572.4. Manufacturer or distributor use of performance standards
• § 46.2-1573. Hearings and other remedies; civil penalties
• § 46.2-1573.01. Recovery of attorney's fees
• § 46.2-1573.02. Limited right of dealers to sell new motor vehicles following termination of franchise

Article 7.1. Late Model and Factory Repurchase Franchises

• § 46.2-1573.1. Late model and factory repurchase franchises

Article 7.2. Recreational Vehicle Franchises

• § 46.2-1573.2. Filing of franchises
• § 46.2-1573.3. Exemption of franchises from Retail Franchising Act
• § 46.2-1573.4. Coercion of retail dealer by manufacturer or distributor with respect to retail installment sales contracts prohibited; penalty
• § 46.2-1573.5. Other coercion of dealers; transfer, grant, succession to and cancellation of dealer franchises; delivery of recreational vehicles, parts, and accessories
• § 46.2-1573.6. Manufacturer or distributor right of first refusal
• § 46.2-1573.7. Discontinuation of distributors
• § 46.2-1573.8. Warranty obligations
• § 46.2-1573.9. Operation of dealership by manufacturer
• § 46.2-1573.10. Ownership of service facilities
• § 46.2-1573.11. Hearings and other remedies; civil penalties
• § 46.2-1573.12. Late model and factory repurchase franchises

Article 7.3. Trailer Franchises

• § 46.2-1573.13. Watercraft trailer dealers and watercraft trailers
• § 46.2-1573.14. Trailer dealers filing of franchises
• § 46.2-1573.15. Exemption of franchises from Retail Franchising Act
• § 46.2-1573.16. Coercion of retail dealer by manufacturer or distributor with respect to retail installment sales contracts prohibited; penalty
• § 46.2-1573.17. Other coercion of dealers; transfer, grant, succession to and cancellation of dealer franchises; delivery of trailers, parts, and accessories
• § 46.2-1573.18. Manufacturer or distributor right of first refusal
• § 46.2-1573.19. Discontinuation of distributors
• § 46.2-1573.20. Warranty obligations
• § 46.2-1573.21. Operation of dealership by manufacturer
• § 46.2-1573.22. Ownership of service facilities
• § 46.2-1573.23. Hearings and other remedies; civil penalties
• § 46.2-1573.24. Late model and factory repurchase franchises

Article 7.4. Motorcycle Franchises

• § 46.2-1573.25. Motorcycle dealers filing of franchises
• § 46.2-1573.26. Exemption of franchises from Retail Franchising Act
• § 46.2-1573.27. Coercion of retail dealer by manufacturer or distributor with respect to retail installment sales contracts and extended warranties prohibited; penalty
• § 46.2-1573.28. Other coercion of dealers; transfer, grant, succession to and cancellation of dealer franchises; delivery of motorcycles, parts, and accessories
• § 46.2-1573.29. When discontinuation, cancellation, or nonrenewal of franchise unfair
• § 46.2-1573.30. Repurchase of vehicles, parts, and equipment in the event of involuntary discontinuation, cancellation, or nonrenewal of franchise agreement
• § 46.2-1573.31. Manufacturer or distributor right of first refusal
• § 46.2-1573.32. Discontinuation of distributors
• § 46.2-1573.33. Warranty obligations
• § 46.2-1573.34. Operation of dealership by manufacturer
• § 46.2-1573.35. Ownership of service facilities
• § 46.2-1573.36. Hearings and other remedies; civil penalties
• § 46.2-1573.37. Late model and factory repurchase franchises

Article 8. Denial, Suspension, and Revocation of Dealer Licenses

• § 46.2-1574. Acts of officers, directors, partners, and salespersons
• § 46.2-1575. Grounds for denying, suspending, or revoking licenses or certificates of dealer registration or qualification
• § 46.2-1576. Suspension, revocation, and refusal to renew licenses or certificates of dealer registration or qualification; notice and hearing
• § 46.2-1577. Appeals from actions of the Board
• § 46.2-1578. Appeals to Court of Appeals; bond
• § 46.2-1579. Equitable remedies not impaired

Article 9. Motor Vehicle Dealer Advertising

• § 46.2-1580. Repealed
• § 46.2-1581. Regulated advertising practices
• § 46.2-1582. Enforcement; regulations

Article 10. Independent Dealer-Operator Recertification

• § 46.2-1583. Definitions
• § 46.2-1584. Recertification Notice
• § 46.2-1585. Recertification schedule
• § 46.2-1586. Recertification requirements
• § 46.2-1587. Course provider approval
• § 46.2-1588. Course provider responsibilities
• § 46.2-1589. Fees