59.1-21.12 - Civil action for violation of chapter. - Virginia Statutes

§ 59.1-21.12. Civil action for violation of chapter.

A. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be civillyliable for liquidated damages of $10,000 and reasonable attorney's fees, plusprovable damages caused as a result of such violation, and be subject to suchother remedies, legal or equitable, including injunctive relief, as may beavailable to the party damaged by such violation. Such action shall bebrought in the circuit court of the jurisdiction wherein the franchisedpremises are located. For the purposes of subdivisions 5 and 9 of §59.1-21.11, a proposed transferee, assignee, or designated family member whois not approved as a dealer by a refiner shall have legal standing tochallenge a refiner's compliance with the provisions of this section relatingto assignment.

B. No action may be brought under the provisions of this chapter for a causeof action which arises more than two years prior to the date on which suchaction is brought.

(1973, c. 423; 1990, c. 907; 2003, c. 410.)