Part VI. Time-Share Program Post-Registration Provisions
18VAC48-45-330. Minimum post-registration reporting requirements for a time-share program.
A. Subsequent to the issuance of a registration for a time-share program by the board, the developer shall do the following:
1. File an annual report in accordance with § 55.1-2242 of the Code of Virginia and this chapter.
2. Upon the occurrence of a material change, file an amended public offering statement in accordance with the provisions of subsection E of § 55.1-2217 and subsection C of § 55.1-2242 of the Code of Virginia and this chapter. These amendments shall be filed with the board within 20 business days after the occurrence of the material change.
3. In accordance with subsection G of § 55.1-2217, amend the public offering statement to reflect any addition of a time-share project to, or removal of a time-share project from, the existing time-share program.
4. Upon the occurrence of any material change in the information contained in the registration file, the developer shall immediately report such material changes to the board in accordance with the provisions of subsection B of § 55.1-2239 of the Code of Virginia.
5. Notify the board of a change in any bond or letter of credit, as applicable, filed with the board in accordance with § 55.1-2220 of the Code of Virginia or required by subsection B of § 55.1-2234 of the Code of Virginia.
6. File a completed application for registration of an unregistered phase upon the expansion of the time-share program, along with the appropriate fee specified in 18VAC48-45-70.
7. Notify the board of transition of control from the developer to the time-share estate owners' association (time-share estate projects only).
8. Submit appropriate documentation to the board once the registration is eligible for termination.
9. Submit to the board any other document or information, which may include information or documents that have been amended or may not have existed previously, that affects the accuracy, completeness, or representation of any information or document filed with the application for registration.
10. Submit to the board any document or information to make the registration file accurate and complete.
B. Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection A of this section, the board at any time may require a developer to provide information or documents, or amendments thereof, in order to assure full and accurate disclosure to prospective purchasers and 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; amended, Virginia Register Volume 35, Issue 6, eff. December 14, 2018; Volume 36, Issue 6, eff. December 30, 2019; Volume 37, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2020.
18VAC48-45-340. Amendment of public offering statement.
Any amendment of the public offering statement or substituted public offering statement shall comply with 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.
18VAC48-45-350. Nonmaterial changes to the public offering statement.
Changes to the public offering statement that are not material are not required to be filed with the board, shall not be deemed an amendment of the public offering statement for the purposes of this chapter, and shall not give rise to a renewed right of rescission in any purchase. Nonmaterial changes to the public offering statement include the following:
1. Correction of spelling, grammar, omission, or other similar errors not affecting the substance of the public offering statement;
2. Changes in presentation or format;
3. Substitution of an executed, filed, or recorded copy of a document for the otherwise substantially identical unexecuted, unfiled, or unrecorded copy of the document that was previously submitted;
4. Inclusion of updated information such as identification or description of the current officers and directors of the developer;
5. Disclosure of completion of improvements for improvements that were previously proposed or not complete;
6. Changes in real estate tax assessment or rate or modifications related to those changes;
7. Changes in utility charges or rates or modifications related to those changes;
8. Addition or deletion of incidental benefits provided the developer reserved in the time-share instrument the right to add or delete incidental benefits;
9. Adoption of a new budget that does not result in a significant change in fees or assessments or significantly impact the rights or obligations of the prospective purchasers;
10. Modifications related to changes in insurance company or financial institution, policy, or amount for bonds or letters of credit filed with the board in accordance with § 55.1-2220 of the Code of Virginia or required pursuant to § 55.1-2234 of the Code of Virginia;
11. Changes in personnel of the managing agent; and
12. Any change that is the result of orderly development of the time-share in accordance with the time-share instruments as described in the public offering statement.
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 40, Issue 6, eff. January 1, 2024.
18VAC48-45-360. Filing of amended public offering statement.
A. The developer shall promptly file with the board for review a copy of the amended public offering statement together with a copy of a summary of proposed amendments that shall be distributed to purchasers during the board review period. The summary of proposed amendments shall enumerate the amendments to the public offering statement submitted for board review and include a statement that the amendments to the public offering statement have been filed with the board but have not yet been accepted. The form of the submission is at the discretion of the developer provided that (i) all amendments are clearly represented in the documentation presented; (ii) the additions and deletions of text in the public offering statement and exhibits shall be identified by underlining and striking through text to be added and deleted; and (iii) documents being added to or deleted from the contents of the public offering statement shall be clearly and accurately reflected in the table of contents utilizing underlines and strike-throughs for additions and deletions. In addition to the copies showing edits to the text, a clean copy of all new and amended documents shall be provided.
B. The amended public offering statement submitted to the board for review shall include the effective date of the amendments.
C. Within 30 days of receipt of the amended public offering statement, the board shall review the amended public offering statement and supporting materials to determine whether the amendment complies with this chapter. If the board's review determines that the amended public offering statement complies with this chapter, it shall notify the developer in writing and confirm the new effective date of the public offering statement.
D. If the board's review determines that the amended public offering statement does not comply with this chapter, the board shall immediately notify the developer in writing that the review has determined the amended public offering statement is not in compliance and shall specify the particulars of such noncompliance. The developer shall then have 20 days in which to correct the particulars of noncompliance identified by the board. The developer may, prior to the completion of the 20-day correction period, request an extension in writing of the 20-day correction period. Upon expiration of the 20-day correction period, if requested corrections have not been made or a request for extension properly received, the board may issue a temporary cease and desist order in accordance with subdivision D 2 of § 55.1-2247 of the Code of Virginia to require the cessation of sales until such time as affirmative action as directed by the board is taken. Use of the noncompliant public offering statement may result in further action by the board pursuant to §§ 55.1-2247 and 55.1-2252 of the Code of Virginia.
E. Notwithstanding an extension of the 30-day period for review agreed to in writing by the board and developer, if the board does not perform the required review of the public offering statement in accordance with subsection C of this section, the amendment shall be deemed to comply with 18VAC48-45-150 through 18VAC48-45-310, and the new effective date shall be the effective date of the amendment provided pursuant to subsection B of this section.
F. In each case in which an amended document is filed pursuant to this section and the manner of its amendment is not apparent on the face of the document, the developer shall provide an indication of the manner and extent of amendment.
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; Volume 36, Issue 17, eff. June 1, 2020.
18VAC48-45-370. Current public offering statement.
A. Upon issuance of an effective date by the board, all purchasers who received a public offering statement and summary of proposed amendments during the board review period pursuant to subsection A of 18VAC48-45-360 shall be provided with the public offering statement as accepted by the board. A public offering statement remains current until such time as the occurrence of a material change requires amendment of the public offering statement pursuant to this chapter and a new effective date is issued by the board.
B. Upon issuance of an effective date by the board, a public offering statement remains current until such time as a new effective date is established pursuant to this chapter.
C. Notwithstanding the board's authority to issue a cease and desist order pursuant to § 55.1-2247 of the Code of Virginia, the filing of an amended public offering statement shall not require the developer to cease sales provided that the developer provides to purchasers the summary of proposed amendments pursuant to subsection A of 18VAC48-45-360 pending the issuance of a new effective date 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.
18VAC48-45-380. Public offering statement not current; notification of purchasers.
A. A purchaser who has been delivered a public offering statement that is not current due to a material change and was not provided with the summary of proposed amendments containing the proposed changes to the amended public offering statement pursuant to subsection A of 18VAC48-45-360 pending the issuance of a new effective date by the board shall be notified of such fact by the developer.
B. A purchaser who has been delivered a public offering statement and summary of proposed amendments pursuant to subsection A of 18VAC48-45-360, but the amended public offering statement is determined to be noncompliant in accordance with subsection D of 18VAC48-45-360, shall be notified of such fact by the developer.
1. The notification shall indicate that any contract for disposition of a time-share may be canceled by the purchaser pursuant to subsection C of § 55.1-2221 of the Code of Virginia.
2. The developer shall file a copy of the notification with the board and provide proof that such notification has been delivered to all purchasers under contract.
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.
18VAC48-45-390. Filing of phase amendment application.
A. A phase amendment application for a time-share program shall be filed when adding a phase to the time-share program. Such phase amendment application shall be accompanied by the fee provided for in 18VAC48-45-70 and shall be subject to all of the provisions of 18VAC48-45-50, 18VAC48-45-110, 18VAC48-45-120, and 18VAC48-45-130. Documents on file with the board that have not changed in connection with the additional phase or phases need not be refiled, provided that the phase amendment application indicates that such documents are unchanged.
B. The application shall include a bond or letter of credit required pursuant to subsection B of § 55.1-2234 of the Code of Virginia if any of the time-share units and common elements contained in the submitted additional phase or phases have not been completed.
C. The board shall review the phase amendment application and supporting materials to determine whether the amendment complies with this chapter. If the board's review determines the phase amendment application complies with this chapter, it shall issue an amended order of registration for the time-share program and shall provide that previous orders and designations of the form, content, and effective date of the public offering statement are superseded. If the board's review determines that the phase amendment application is not complete, the board shall correspond with the developer to specify the particulars that must be completed to obtain compliance with 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; amended, Virginia Register Volume 36, Issue 6, eff. December 30, 2019; Volume 37, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2020.
18VAC48-45-400. Annual report for a time-share program registration required by developer.
A. A developer shall file an annual report for a time-share program registration on a form provided by the board to update the material contained in the registration file by June 30 of each year the registration is effective and shall be accompanied by the fee specified in 18VAC48-45-70. Prior to filing the annual report required by § 55.1-2242 of the Code of Virginia, the developer shall review the public offering statement then being delivered to purchasers. If such public offering statement is current, the developer shall so certify in the annual report. If such public offering statement is not current, the developer shall amend the public offering statement and the annual report shall, in that event, include a filing in accordance with 18VAC48-45-360.
B. The annual report shall contain the following:
1. Current contact information for the developer;
2. Information concerning the current status of each time-share project included in the time-share program;
3. Information concerning the current status of the time-share program, including (i) the type of time-shares being offered and sold; (ii) the total number of time-share interests available in the program; (iii) the total number of time-share interests sold; and (iv) information regarding any incomplete units and common elements;
4. If the program is a time-share estate program and the developer control period has not yet expired, a copy of the annual report that was prepared and distributed by the developer to the time-share owners required by § 55.1-2213 of the Code of Virginia must accompany the annual report;
5. Date of the public offering statement currently being delivered to purchasers; and
6. Current evidence from the surety or financial institution of bonds or letters of credit filed with the board in accordance with § 55.1-2220 of the Code of Virginia or required pursuant to subsection B of § 55.1-2234 of the Code of Virginia, or submittal of replacement bonds or letters of credit. Such verification shall provide the following:
a. Principal of bond or letter of credit;
b. Beneficiary of bond or letter of credit;
c. Name of the surety or financial institution that issued the bond or letter of credit;
d. Bond or letter of credit number as assigned by the issuer;
e. The dollar amount;
f. The expiration date or, if self-renewing, the date by which the bond or letter of credit shall be renewed; and
g. For any blanket bond or blanket letter of credit, a statement of the total amount of deposits held by the developer as of May 31 of that calendar year.
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 37, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2020.
18VAC48-45-410. Board review of annual report for a time-share program registration.
A. During review of the annual report, the board may make inquiries or request additional documentation to amplify or clarify the information provided.
B. If the board does not accept the annual report and the annual report filing is not completed within 60 days of a request by the board for additional information, the board may take further action pursuant to §§ 55.1-2247 and 55.1-2252 of the Code of Virginia for failing to file an annual report as required by § 55.1-2242 of the Code of Virginia.
C. If the board does not perform the required review of the annual report within 30 days of receipt by the board, the annual report shall be deemed to comply with § 55.1-2242 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; Volume 36, Issue 17, eff. June 1, 2020; Volume 37, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2020.
18VAC48-45-420. Return of bond or letter of credit to ensure completion of promised units and common elements to developer.
A bond or letter of credit on file with the board pursuant to subsection B of § 55.1-2234 of the Code of Virginia may be returned to the developer upon written request. Such request shall include a statement from the developer that indicates the units and common elements for which the bond or letter of credit was submitted have been completed. If the submitted statement is not sufficient to confirm completion, the board may request additional documentation.
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.
18VAC48-45-430. Return of bond or letter of credit filed in lieu of escrowing deposits.
A. An individual bond or individual letter of credit on file with the board in accordance with § 55.1-2220 of the Code of Virginia may be returned to the developer upon written request. Such request shall include a statement from the developer that indicates (i) the purchaser's cancellation period has expired, (ii) the purchaser's default under a purchase contract for the time-share estate entitling the developer to retain the deposit, or (iii) the purchaser's deposit was refunded.
B. Upon issuance of an order of termination of the time-share program registration pursuant to 18VAC48-45-450, a blanket bond or blanket letter of credit on file with the board in accordance with § 55.1-2220 of the Code of Virginia will be returned to the developer.
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 37, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2020.
18VAC48-45-440. Maintenance of bond or letter of credit.
A. The developer shall report the extension, cancellation, amendment, expiration, termination, or any other change of any bond or letter of credit submitted in accordance with § 55.1-2220 and subsection B of § 55.1-2234 of the Code of Virginia within five days of the change.
B. The board at any time may request verification from the developer of the status of a bond or letter of credit on file with the board. Such verification shall comply with the provisions of subdivision B 6 of 18VAC48-45-400.
C. Failure to report a change in the bond or letter of credit in accordance with this section shall result in further action by the board pursuant to the Virginia Real Estate Time-Share Act.
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.
18VAC48-45-450. Termination of time-share program registration.
A. The time-share program registration shall be terminated upon receipt of documentation of one of the following:
1. In accordance with subsection A of § 55.1-2243 of the Code of Virginia, an annual report for a time-share estate program filed pursuant to § 55.1-2242 of the Code of Virginia indicates that the developer has transferred title to the time-share owners' association and that no further development rights exist.
2. In accordance with subsection B of § 55.1-2243 of the Code of Virginia, written notification is received from the developer attesting that no further development of the program is anticipated and that the developer has ceased sales of time-shares in the program.
B. Upon receipt and review of documentation pursuant to subsection A of this section, the board shall issue an order of termination for the time-share program registration. The board may request additional information as necessary during the review of the submitted documentation to ensure that the time-share program registration is eligible for termination.
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; Volume 37, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2020.
18VAC48-45-460. Administrative termination of time-share program registration.
A. In accordance with subsection C of § 55.1-2243 of the Code of Virginia, the board may administratively terminate the registration of a time-share program. Prior to the administrative termination of the registration, the board shall send written notice of its intent to terminate the registration to all known parties associated with the time-share program, including the registered agent, developer's attorney, and principals of the developer. Such written notice shall be given to the parties by mail or otherwise if acknowledged by them in writing.
B. The board shall issue an order of termination for the time-share program registration if (i) a response is not received within 30 days after sending the written notice, or (ii) the response received does not indicate termination of the registration is inappropriate in accordance with the Virginia Real Estate Time-Share Act and this chapter.
C. Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the board from taking further action as allowed by law including issuance of a temporary cease and desist order, issuance of a cease and desist order, revocation of registration, and bringing action in the appropriate circuit court to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance.
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; Volume 37, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2020.
18VAC48-45-470. Reporting of other changes to the time-share program.
Any other change made or known by the developer that may affect the accuracy or completeness of the time-share program registration file shall be reported promptly to the board. Such change may include the name of the developer, name of the time-share program, or any other changes in information submitted in accordance with § 55.1-2239 of the Code of Virginia. 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; amended, Virginia Register Volume 36, Issue 6, eff. December 30, 2019; Volume 37, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2020.