Virginia law prohibits manufacturers, distributors, and their subsidiaries from owning or operating recreational vehicle dealerships, with specific exceptions. These exceptions include temporary operations during transitions, ownership during sales under bona fide contracts, and situations where no independent dealer is available. Additionally, manufacturers of school buses and refined fuel truck tanks may own or operate related dealerships exclusively dealing with their products.
Generally, no, Virginia law prohibits manufacturers from owning or operating RV dealerships, except under specific circumstances such as transitions or lack of independent dealers.
Yes, exceptions include temporary ownership during transitions, ownership during sales under bona fide contracts, and if no independent dealer is available in the area.
Yes, manufacturers of school buses or refined fuel truck tanks may own or operate dealerships that sell exclusively those products.
A manufacturer can operate a dealership temporarily for up to one year during a transition period.