Part IX. Time-Share Reseller Registration
18VAC48-45-650. Registration of time-share reseller required.
In accordance with § 55.1-2244 of the Code of Virginia, a reseller shall not offer or provide any resale service without holding a current time-share reseller registration issued by the board.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2349 and 55.1-2247 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2016; amended, Virginia Register Volume 36, Issue 6, eff. December 30, 2019.
18VAC48-45-660. Exemptions from time-share reseller registration.
Time-share reseller registration shall not apply to the following:
1. A person that solely or with affiliates engages in a resale service with respect to an aggregate of no more than 12 resale time-shares per calendar year;
2. A person that owns or acquires more than 12 resale time-shares and subsequently transfers all such resale time-shares to a single purchaser in a single transaction;
3. The owner, owner's agents, and employees of a regularly published newspaper, magazine, or other periodical publication of general circulation; broadcast station; website; or billboard, to the extent their activities are limited to solicitation and publication of advertisements and the transmission of responses to the persons who place the advertisements. Any person that would otherwise be exempt from this chapter pursuant to this section shall not be exempt if the person (i) solicits the placement of the advertisement by representing that the advertisement will generate cash, a certain price, or a similar type of representation for the time-share owner's resale time-share, (ii) makes a recommendation as to the sales price for which to advertise the resale time-share, (iii) makes representations to the person placing the advertisement regarding the success rate for selling resale time-shares advertised with such person, or (iv) makes misrepresentations as described in this chapter;
4. Sale by a developer or a party acting on its behalf of a resale time-share under a current registration of the time-share program in which the resale time-share is included;
5. Sale by an association, managing entity, or a party acting on its behalf of a resale time-share owned by the association provided the sale is in compliance with subsection C of § 55.1-2228; or
6. Attorneys, title agents, title companies, or escrow companies providing closing services in connection with the transfer of a resale time-share.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2349 and 55.1-2247 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2016; amended, Virginia Register Volume 36, Issue 6, eff. December 30, 2019.
18VAC48-45-670. Requirements for registration as a time-share reseller.
A. Individuals or firms that provide any time-share resale services shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the board and shall meet the requirements of this section, including:
1. The information contained in § 55.1-2244 of the Code of Virginia.
2. The application fee specified in 18VAC48-45-70.
3. All contact information applicable to the time-share reseller and the lead dealer.
B. Any individual or firm offering resale services as defined in § 55.1-2200 of the Code of Virginia shall be registered with the board. All names under which the time-share reseller conducts business shall be disclosed on the application. The name under which the firm conducts business and holds itself out to the public (i.e., the trade or fictitious name) shall also be disclosed on the application. Firms shall be organized as business entities under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia or otherwise authorized to transact business in Virginia. Firms shall register any trade or fictitious names with the State Corporation Commission in accordance with Chapter 5 of Title 59.1 (§ 59.1-69 et seq.) of the Code of Virginia before submitting an application to the board.
C. The applicant for a time-share reseller registration shall disclose the firm's mailing address and the firm's physical address. A post office box is only acceptable as a mailing address when a physical address is also provided.
D. In accordance with § 54.1-204 of the Code of Virginia, each applicant for a time-share reseller registration shall disclose the following information about the firm, the lead dealer, and any of the principals of the firm, if applicable:
1. All felony convictions.
2. All misdemeanor convictions in any jurisdiction that occurred within three years before the date of application.
3. Any plea of nolo contendere or finding of guilt regardless of adjudication or deferred adjudication shall be considered a conviction for the purposes of this section. The record of conviction certified or authenticated in such form as to be admissible in evidence under the laws of the jurisdiction where convicted shall be admissible as prima facie evidence of such guilt.
E. The applicant for time-share reseller registration shall be in compliance with the standards of conduct set forth in Part X (18VAC48-45-720 et seq.) of this chapter at the time of application, while the application is under review by the board, and at all times when the registration is in effect.
F. The applicant for time-share reseller registration, the lead dealer, and all principals of the firm shall be in good standing in Virginia and in every jurisdiction and with every board or administrative body where licensed, certified, or registered, and the board, in its discretion, may deny registration to any applicant who has been subject to, or whose lead dealer or principals have been subject to, any form of adverse disciplinary action, including reprimand, revocation, suspension or denial, imposition of a monetary penalty, required to complete remedial education, or any other corrective action, in any jurisdiction or by any board or administrative body or surrendered a license, certificate, or registration in connection with any disciplinary action in any jurisdiction prior to obtaining registration in Virginia.
G. The applicant for time-share reseller registration shall provide all relevant information about the firm, the lead dealer, and of the principals of the firm for the seven years prior to application on outstanding judgments, past-due tax assessments, defaults on bonds, or pending or past bankruptcies and specifically shall provide all relevant financial information related to providing resale services as defined in § 55.1-2200 of the Code of Virginia.
H. The application for time-share reseller registration shall include the exhibits required pursuant to 18VAC48-45-680.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2349 and 55.1-2247 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2016; amended, Virginia Register Volume 35, Issue 6, eff. December 14, 2018; Volume 36, Issue 6, eff. December 30, 2019; Volume 36, Issue 17, eff. June 1, 2020.
18VAC48-45-680. Exhibits required for registration as a time-share reseller.
A. The following documents shall be included as exhibits to the application for registration. All exhibits shall be labeled as indicated and submitted in a format acceptable to the board.
1. Exhibit A: A copy of the certificate of incorporation or certificate of authority to transact business in Virginia issued by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, or any other entity formation documents, together with any trade or fictitious name certificate.
2. Exhibit B: A copy of the resale purchase contract.
3. Exhibit C: A copy of the resale transfer contract.
4. Exhibit D: A copy of disclosures required by § 55.1-2228 of the Code of Virginia.
5. Exhibit E: A narrative description of the marketing or advertising plan.
B. The board has the sole discretion to require additional information or amendment of existing information as the board finds necessary to ensure full and accurate disclosure and compliance with the provisions of § 55.1-2228 of the Code of Virginia and to ensure compliance with the provisions of § 55.1-2244 of the Code of Virginia.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2349 and 55.1-2247 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2016; amended, Virginia Register Volume 35, Issue 6, eff. December 14, 2018; Volume 36, Issue 6, eff. December 30, 2019.
18VAC48-45-690. Renewal and reinstatement of a time-share reseller registration.
A. A time-share reseller registration issued under this chapter shall expire one year from the last day of the month in which it was issued. The fee specified in 18VAC48-45-70 shall be required for renewal.
B. Prior to the expiration date shown on the registration, a registration shall be renewed upon payment of the fees specified in 18VAC48-45-70.
C. The board will send a renewal notice to the regulant at the last known address of record. Failure to receive this notice shall not relieve the regulant of the obligation to renew. If the regulant fails to receive the renewal notice, a copy of the registration may be submitted with the required fees as an application for renewal. By submitting a renewal fee, the regulant is certifying continued compliance with this chapter, as applicable, and certifying that all documents required for registration pursuant to 18VAC48-45-680 on file with the board reflect the most current version used by the reseller.
D. If the requirements for renewal of a registration as specified in this chapter are not completed more than 30 days and within six months after the registration expiration date, the reinstatement fee specified in 18VAC48-45-70 shall be required.
E. A registration may be reinstated for up to six months following the expiration date. After six months, the registration may not be reinstated under any circumstances, and the firm or individual must meet all current entry requirements and apply as a new applicant.
F. The board may deny renewal or reinstatement of registration for the same reasons as it may refuse initial registration or discipline a registrant.
G. The date the renewal application and fee are received in the office of the board shall determine whether a registration shall be renewed without reinstatement, or shall be subject to reinstatement application procedures.
H. A registration that is reinstated shall be regarded as having been continuously registered without interruption. Therefore, the registration holder shall remain under the disciplinary authority of the board during the entire period and shall be accountable for its activities during the period. Nothing in this chapter shall divest the board of its authority to discipline a registration holder for a violation of the law or regulation during the period of time for which the regulant was registered.
I. Applicants for renewal shall continue to meet all of the qualifications for registration set forth in 18VAC48-45-680.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2349 and 55.1-2247 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2016; amended, Virginia Register Volume 35, Issue 6, eff. December 14, 2018; Volume 36, Issue 6, eff. December 30, 2019.
18VAC48-45-700. Maintenance of time-share reseller registration.
Any material changes made or known by the time-share reseller that may affect the accuracy or completeness of the time-share reseller registration file shall be promptly reported to the board. The board may request additional information as necessary to ensure compliance with the Virginia Real Estate Time-Share Act and this chapter.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2349 and 55.1-2247 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2016.
18VAC48-45-710. Recordkeeping for a time-share reseller registration.
A time-share reseller registered by the board shall comply with the recordkeeping provisions of § 55.1-2245 of the Code of Virginia.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2349 and 55.1-2247 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2016; amended, Virginia Register Volume 36, Issue 6, eff. December 30, 2019.