Regulación de franquicias de motocicletas en Virginia

Explicación Simple

Esta ley protege a los concesionarios de motocicletas de condiciones injustas en sus contratos. Por ejemplo, no pueden obligarlos a renunciar a su derecho a un juicio por jurado.

Es como cuando compras una pizza y el restaurante no puede exigirte que pagues su abogado si hay un problema con tu pedido. Tienes derechos que deben respetarse.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan tiene una tienda de motocicletas y su proveedor quiere cambiar los términos del contrato de manera que le perjudique. Según esta ley, Juan no puede ser obligado a aceptar esos cambios injustos.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

To include in any franchise with a motorcycle dealer terms that are contrary to, prohibited by, or otherwise inconsistent with the requirements of this chapter. 12. To require under any franchise agreement a motorcycle dealer to pay the attorney fees of the manufacturer or distributor related to hearings and appeals brought under this article. 13. To fail to include in any franchise with a motorcycle dealer the following language: "If any provision herein contravenes the laws or regulations of any state or other jurisdiction wherein this agreement is to be performed, or denies access to the procedures, forums, or remedies provided for by such laws or regulations, such provision shall be deemed to be modified to conform to such laws or regulations, and all other terms and provisions shall remain in full force," or words to that effect. 14. To include in any franchise agreement with a motorcycle dealer terms that prohibit a motorcycle dealer from exercising his right to a trial by jury in any action where such right otherwise exists. 1996, cc. 1043 , 1052 , § 46.2-1993.67; 1997, c. 802 ; 2010, c. 610 ; 2015, c. 615 . Va. Code § 46.2-1573.29 - When discontinuation, cancellation, or nonrenewal of franchise unfair. A discontinuation, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise agreement is unfair if it is not clearly permitted by the franchise agreement, is not undertaken in good faith, is not undertaken for good cause, or is based on an alleged breach of the franchise agreement that is not in fact a material and substantial breach. 1997, c. 802 , § 46.2-1993.67:1; 2015, c. 615 .