Virginia law requires that dealership performance standards and programs imposed by manufacturers or distributors be fair, reasonable, and based on valid data. Dealers can request transparency on how standards are developed. The law also establishes penalties for non-compliance, including civil fines, and details procedures for hearings and enforcement.
Standards must be fair, reasonable, equitable, and based on a statistically valid survey if applicable. Dealers can request written disclosure on how standards are developed.
The Commissioner can impose civil penalties up to $1,000 per day of noncompliance after notice and opportunity to comment, unless a stay or extension is granted.
Yes, interested parties can request hearings and seek judicial review of decisions related to compliance and penalties.
Civil penalties are deposited into the Highway Maintenance and Operating Fund established under Virginia law.