REGULATIONS
Vol. 35 Iss. 6 - November 12, 2018

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY BOARD
Chapter 45
Final Regulation

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Common Interest Community Board is claiming an exemption from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 4 a of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations that are necessary to conform to changes in Virginia statutory law where no agency discretion is involved. The Common Interest Community Board will receive, consider, and respond to petitions by any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.

Title of Regulation: 18VAC48-45. Time-Share Regulations (amending 18VAC48-45-20, 18VAC48-45-130, 18VAC48-45-220, 18VAC48-45-330, 18VAC48-45-350, 18VAC48-45-400, 18VAC48-45-430, 18VAC48-45-440, 18VAC48-45-670, 18VAC48-45-680, 18VAC48-45-690, 18VAC48-45-770).

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2349 and 55-396 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: December 14, 2018.

Agency Contact: Trisha Henshaw, Executive Director, Common Interest Community Board, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8510, FAX (866) 490-2723, or email cic@dpor.virginia.gov.

Summary:

Pursuant to Chapters 33 and 133 of the 2018 Acts of Assembly, the amendments change the requirements for (i) escrow of deposits for time-share purchases, (ii) the bond or letter of credit required to be filed with the Common Interest Community Board to insure escrow deposits, and (iii) the registration for time-shares and time-share resellers.

18VAC48-45-20. Definitions.

A. Section 55-362 of the Code of Virginia provides definitions of the following terms and phrases as used in this chapter:

"Affiliate"

"Offering" or "offer"

"Alternative purchase"

"Person"

"Association"

"Product"

 "Board"

"Project"

"Board of directors"

"Public offering statement"

"Common elements"

"Purchaser"

"Contact information"

"Resale purchase contract"

"Contract" or "purchase contract"

"Resale time-share"

"Conversion time-share project"

"Resale service"

"Default"

"Resale transfer contract"

"Developer"

"Reseller"

"Developer control period"

"Reverter deed"

"Development right"

"Situs"

"Dispose" or "disposition"

"Time-share"

"Exchange company"

"Time-share estate"

"Exchange program"

"Time-share expense"

"Guest"

"Time-share instrument"

"Incidental benefit"

"Time-share owner" or "owner"

"Lead dealer"

"Time-share program" or "program"

"Managing agent"

"Time-share project"

"Managing entity"

"Time-share unit" or "unit"

"Material change"

"Time-share use"

 

"Transfer"

B. The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Alternative disclosure statement" means a disclosure statement for an out-of-state time-share program or time-share project that is properly registered in the situs.

"Annual report" means a completed, board-prescribed form and required documentation submitted in compliance with § 55-394.1 of the Code of Virginia.

"Application" means a completed, board-prescribed form submitted with the appropriate fee and other required documentation in compliance with the Virginia Real Estate Time-Share Act and this chapter.

"Blanket bond" means a blanket surety bond issued in accordance with the requirements of § 55-375 of the Code of Virginia obtained and maintained by a developer in lieu of escrowing deposits accepted by a developer in connection with the purchase or reservation of a product.

"Blanket letter of credit" means a blanket irrevocable letter of credit issued in accordance with the requirements of § 55-375 of the Code of Virginia obtained and maintained by a developer in lieu of escrowing deposits accepted by a developer in connection with the purchase or reservation of a product.

"Department" means the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

"Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities.

"Firm" means a sole proprietorship, association, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other form of business organization recognized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

"Full and accurate disclosure" means the degree of disclosure necessary to ensure reasonably complete and materially accurate representation of the time-share in order to protect the interests of purchasers.

"Individual bond" means an individual surety bond issued in accordance with the requirements of § 55-375 of the Code of Virginia obtained and maintained by a developer in lieu of escrowing a deposit accepted by a developer in connection with the purchase or reservation of a product.

"Individual letter of credit" means an individual irrevocable letter of credit issued in accordance with the requirements of § 55-375 of the Code of Virginia obtained and maintained by a developer in lieu of escrowing a deposit accepted by a developer in connection with the purchase or reservation of a product.

"Registration file" means the application for registration, supporting materials, annual reports, and amendments that constitute all information submitted and reviewed pertaining to a particular time-share program, time-share project, alternative purchase, exchange company, or time-share reseller registration. A document that has not been accepted for filing by the board is not part of the registration file.

"Virginia Real Estate Time-Share Act" means Chapter 21 (§ 55-360 et seq.) of Title 55 of the Code of Virginia.

18VAC48-45-130. Minimum application requirements for registration of a time-share project.

A. The documents and information contained in §§ 55-367, 55-368, 55-369, 55-371, 55-374, and 55-391.1 of the Code of Virginia, as applicable, shall be included in the application for registration of a time-share project.

B. The application for registration of a time-share project shall include the fee specified in 18VAC48-45-70.

C. The following documents shall be included in the application for registration of a time-share project as exhibits. 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 certificate of recordation or other acceptable documents from the city or county where the time-share is located.

3. Exhibit C: A copy of the title opinion, the title policy, or a statement of the condition of the title to the time-share project including encumbrances as of a specified date within 30 days of the date of application by a title company or licensed attorney who is not a salaried employee, officer, or director of the developer or owner, in accordance with subdivision A 5 of § 55-391.1 of the Code of Virginia. If the developer is not the record owner of the land, a copy of any contract the developer has executed to purchase the land, any option the developer holds for the purchase of the land, or any lease under which the developer holds the land.

4. Exhibit D: Proof that the applicant or developer owns or has the right to acquire an estate in the land constituting or to constitute the time-share project, which is of at least as great a degree and duration as the estate to be conveyed in the time-share.

5. Exhibit E: A statement of the zoning, subdivision, or land use obligations or proffers and other governmental regulations affecting the use of the time-share, including the site plans and building permits and their status, any existing tax, and existing or proposed special taxes or assessments that affect the time-share.

6. Exhibit F: A copy of the time-share instrument, including all applicable amendments and exhibits, that will be delivered to a purchaser to evidence the purchaser's interest in the time-share and of the contracts and other agreements that a purchaser will be required to agree to or sign.

7. Exhibit G: A narrative description of the promotional plan for the disposition of the time-shares.

8. Exhibit H: A copy of the proposed public offering statement that complies with § 55-374 of the Code of Virginia and this chapter. Pursuant to subsection G of § 55-374, a similar disclosure statement required by other situs laws governing time-sharing may be submitted for a time-share located outside of the Commonwealth.

9. Exhibit I: A copy of the buyer's acknowledgment. Pursuant to § 55-376.5 of the Code of Virginia, the purchaser shall be given this document prior to signing a purchase contract, and the document shall contain the information required by subsection B of § 55-376.5.

10. Exhibit J: Copies of bonds or letters of credit issued by a financial institution, if any, required by subsection C of § 55-375 The signed original of (i) any bond or letter of credit obtained pursuant to § 55-375 of the Code of Virginia in lieu of escrowing deposits and (ii) any bond or letter of credit required by subsection B of § 55-386 of the Code of Virginia, as applicable.

11. Exhibit K: A copy of any management agreements and other contracts or agreements affecting the overall use, maintenance, management, or access of all or any part of the time-share project.

12. Exhibit L: A list with the names of every officer, manager, owner, or principal, as applicable to the type of firm under which the developer is organized to do business, of the developer or persons occupying a similar status within or performing similar functions for the developer. The list must include each individual's residential address or other address valid for receipt of service, principal occupation for the past five years, and title.

13. Exhibit M: A statement whether any of the individuals or entities named in Exhibit L are or have been involved as defendants in any indictment, conviction, judgment, decree, or order of any court or administrative agency against the developer or managing entity for violation of a federal, state, local, or foreign country law or regulation in connection with activities relating to time-share sales, land sales, land investments, security sales, construction or sale of homes or improvements, or any similar or related activity.

14. Exhibit N: A statement whether, during the preceding five years, any of the individuals or entities named in Exhibit L have been adjudicated bankrupt or have undergone any proceeding for the relief of debtors.

15. Exhibit O: If the developer has reserved the right to add to or delete from the time-share program any incidental benefit or alternative purchase, a description of the incidental benefit or alternative purchase shall be provided pursuant to subdivision A 13 of § 55-391.1 of the Code of Virginia.

16. Exhibit P: Conversion time-share projects must attach a copy of the notice required by subsection D of § 55-374 of the Code of Virginia and a certified statement that such notice shall be mailed or delivered to each of the tenants in the building or buildings for which the registration is sought at the time of the registration of the conversion project.

18VAC48-45-220. Narrative sections; terms of offering.

A. The public offering statement shall contain a section captioned "Terms of the Offering." The section shall discuss the expenses to be borne by a purchaser in acquiring a time-share and present information regarding the settlement of purchase contracts as provided in subsections B through H of this section.

B. The section shall indicate any initial or special fees due from the purchaser at settlement including a description of the purpose of such fees.

C. The section shall set forth a general description of any financing offered by or available through the developer to purchasers.

D. The section shall describe (i) services that the developer provides or expenses it pays and that it expects may become at any subsequent time a time-share expense of the owners and (ii) the projected time-share expense liability attributable to each of those services or expenses for each time-share.

E. The section shall discuss all penalties or forfeitures to be incurred by a purchaser upon default in performance of a purchase contract.

F. The section shall discuss the process for cancellation of a purchase contract by a purchaser in accordance with § 55-376 of the Code of Virginia. The section shall include a statement that the purchaser has a nonwaivable right of cancellation and refer such purchaser to that portion of the contract in which the right of cancellation may be found.

G. The section shall describe the terms of the deposit escrow requirements, including a statement, if applicable, that the developer has filed a surety bond or letter of credit with the board in lieu of escrowing deposits, in accordance with § 55-375 of the Code of Virginia. The section shall also state that deposits may be removed from escrow at the termination and no longer protected by a surety bond or letter of credit after the expiration of the cancellation period.

H. The section shall set forth all restrictions in the purchase contract that limit the time-share owner's right to bring legal action against the developer or the association. The section shall set forth the paragraph or section and page number of the purchase contract where such provision is located. Nothing in this statement shall be deemed to authorize such limits where those limits are otherwise prohibited by law.

Part VI
Time-Share Project Post-Registration Provisions

18VAC48-45-330. Minimum post-registration reporting requirements for a time-share project.

A. Subsequent to the issuance of a registration for a time-share by the board, the developer of a time-share shall do the following:

1. File an annual report in accordance with § 55-394.1 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 § 55-374 and subsection C of § 55-394.1 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. 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 § 55-391.1 of the Code of Virginia.

4. Notify the board of a change in the any bond or letter of credit, as applicable, filed with the board in accordance with § 55-375 of the Code of Virginia or required by subsection C of § 55-375 and subsection B of § 55-386 of the Code of Virginia.

5. File a completed application for registration of an unregistered phase or phases upon the expansion of the time-share, along with the appropriate fee specified in 18VAC48-45-70.

6. Notify the board of transition of control from the developer to the time-share estate owners' association (time-share estate projects only).

7. Submit appropriate documentation to the board once the registration is eligible for termination.

8. 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.

9. 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.

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, but may not be limited to, 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 or alternative purchases provided the developer reserved in the time-share instrument the right to add or delete incidental benefits or alternative purchases;

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 § 55-375 of the Code of Virginia or required pursuant to §§ 55-375 and § 55-386 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.

18VAC48-45-400. Annual report for a time-share project registration required by developer.

A. A developer shall file an annual report for a time-share project 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 § 55-394.1 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, but may not be limited to, the following:

1. Current contact information for the developer;

2. Information concerning the current status of the time-share project;

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 project is a time-share estate project 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 § 55-370.1 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, or submittal of replacement bonds or letters of credit, filed with the board in accordance with § 55-375 of the Code of Virginia or required pursuant to subsection C of § 55-375 and subsection B of § 55-386 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; and

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.

18VAC48-45-430. Return of bond or letter of credit upon termination of time-share project registration filed in lieu of escrowing deposits.

A. An individual bond or individual letter of credit on file with the board in accordance with § 55-375 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 project registration pursuant to 18VAC48-45-450, the a blanket bond or blanket letter of credit on file with the board for the purpose of protecting all deposits escrowed pursuant to subsection C of in accordance with § 55-375 of the Code of Virginia will be returned to the developer.

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 subsection C of § 55-375 and subsection B of § 55-386 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.

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 § 55-394.3 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 § 55-362 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 or the clerk of court in the jurisdiction where the business is to be conducted in accordance with §§ 59.1-69 through 59.1-76 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 shall obtain and maintain a bond or letter of credit pursuant to § 55-375 of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of protecting deposits and refundable moneys received by a time-share reseller from clients in the Commonwealth of Virginia in connection with the purchase, acquisition, or sale of a time-share.

F. 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.

G. 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 but not limited to, 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.

H. 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 § 55-362 of the Code of Virginia.

I. H. The application for time-share reseller registration shall include the exhibits required pursuant to 18VAC48-45-680.

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 § 55-380.1 of the Code of Virginia.

5. Exhibit E: A narrative description of the marketing or advertising plan.

6. Exhibit F: A bond or letter of credit in accordance with subsection E of 18VAC48-45-670.

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 § 55-380.1 of the Code of Virginia and to ensure compliance with the provisions of § 55-394.3 of the Code of Virginia.

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 and submittal of proof of a current bond or letter of credit required in accordance with subsection E of 18VAC48-45-670.

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 18VAC48-50-70 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.

18VAC48-45-770. Prohibited acts.

The following acts are prohibited and any violation may result in action by the board, including but not limited to issuance of a temporary cease and desist order in accordance with subdivision D 2 of § 55-396 of the Code of Virginia:

1. Violating, inducing another to violate, or cooperating with others in violating any of the provisions of any regulation of the board or the Virginia Real Estate Time-Share Act or engaging in any act enumerated in §§ 54.1-102 and 54.1-111 of the Code of Virginia.

2. Obtaining or attempting to obtain a registration by false or fraudulent representation, or maintaining, renewing, or reinstating a registration by false or fraudulent representation.

3. Failing to alter or amend the public offering statement or disclosure document as required in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

4. Providing information to purchasers in a manner that willfully and intentionally fails to promote full and accurate disclosure.

5. Making any misrepresentation or making a false promise that might influence, persuade, or induce.

6. Failing to provide information or documents, or amendments thereof, in accordance with this chapter.

7. Failing to comply with the post-registration requirements of this chapter.

8. Filing false or misleading information in the course of terminating a registration in accordance with 18VAC48-45-450, 18VAC48-45-460, 18VAC48-50-560 18VAC48-45-560, or 18VAC48-50-630 18VAC48-45-630.

9. Failing to comply with the advertising standards contained in Part III (18VAC48-45-80 et seq.) of this chapter.

10. Failing to notify the board of the cancellation, amendment, expiration, termination, or any other change that affects the validity of a bond or letter of credit required pursuant to subsection E of 18VAC48-45-670.

11. 10. Allowing a registration issued by the board to be used by another.

12. 11. A regulant having been convicted, found guilty, or disciplined in any jurisdiction of any offense or violation described in subdivisions C 13 and C 14 of 18VAC48-45-130, subdivisions 4 and 5 of 18VAC48-45-210, and subsections D, G F, and H G of 18VAC48-45-670.

13. 12. Failing to inform the board in writing within 30 days that the regulant was convicted, found guilty, or disciplined in any jurisdiction of any offense or violation described in subsections D, G F, and H G of 18VAC48-45-670.

14. 13. Failing to report a change as required by 18VAC48-45-470.

15. 14. Failing to satisfy any judgments or restitution orders entered by a court or arbiter of competent jurisdiction.

16. 15. Misrepresenting or misusing the intended purpose of a power of attorney or similar document to the detriment of any grantor of such power of attorney.

17. 16. Engaging in dishonest of or fraudulent conduct in providing resale services, including but not limited to the following:

a. The intentional and unjustified failure to comply with the terms of the resale purchase contract or resale transfer contract.

b. Engaging in dishonest or fraudulent conduct in providing resale services.

c. Failing to comply with the recordkeeping requirements of § 55-394.4 of the Code of Virginia.

d. Failing to disclose information in writing concerning the marketing, sale, or transfer of resale time-shares required by this chapter prior to accepting any consideration or with the expectation of receiving consideration from any time-share owner, seller, or buyer.

e. Making false or misleading statements concerning offers to buy or rent; the value, pricing, timing, or availability of resale time-shares; or numbers of sellers, renters, or buyers when engaged in time-share resale activities.

f. Misrepresenting the likelihood of selling a resale time-share interest.

g. Misrepresenting the method by or source from which the reseller or lead dealer obtained the contact information of any time-share owner.

h. Misrepresenting price or value increases or decreases, assessments, special assessments, maintenance fees, or taxes or guaranteeing sales or rentals in order to obtain money or property.

i. Making false or misleading statements concerning the identity of the reseller or any of its affiliates or the time-share resale entity's or any of its affiliate's experience, performance, guarantees, services, fees, or commissions, availability of refunds, length of time in business, or endorsements by or affiliations with developers, management companies, or any other third party.

j. Misrepresenting whether or not the reseller or its affiliates, employees, or agents hold, in any state or jurisdiction, a current real estate sales or broker's license or other government-required license.

k. Misrepresenting how funds will be utilized in any time-share resale activity conducted by the reseller.

l. Misrepresenting that the reseller or its affiliates, employees, or agents have specialized education, professional affiliations, expertise, licenses, certifications, or other specialized knowledge or qualifications.

m. Making false or misleading statements concerning the conditions under which a time-share owner, seller, or buyer may exchange or occupy the resale time-share interest.

n. Representing that any gift, prize, membership, or other benefit or service will be provided to any time-share owner, seller, or buyer without providing such gift, prize, membership, or other benefit or service in the manner represented.

o. Misrepresenting the nature of any resale time-share interest or the related time-share plan.

p. Misrepresenting the amount of the proceeds, or failing to pay the proceeds, of any rental or sale of a resale time-share interest as offered by a potential renter or buyer to the time-share owner who made such resale time-share interest available for rental or sale through the reseller.

q. Failing to transfer any resale time-share interests as represented and required by this chapter or to provide written evidence to the time-share owner of the recording or transfer of such time-share owner's resale time-share interest as required by this chapter.

r. Failing to pay any annual assessments, special assessments, personal property or real estate taxes, or other fees relating to an owner's resale time-share interest as represented or required by this chapter.

NOTICE: Forms used in administering the regulation have been filed by the agency. The forms are not being published; however, online users of this issue of the Virginia Register of Regulations may click on the name of a form with a hyperlink to access it. The forms are also available from the agency contact or may be viewed at the Office of the Registrar of Regulations, 900 East Main Street, 11th Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

FORMS (18VAC48-45)

Time-Share Amendment Application A492-0515AMEND-v1 (eff. 9/2013)

Time-Share Annual Report A492-0515ANRPT-v2 (eff. 5/2014)

Time-Share Registration/Amendment Application A492-0515REG-v2 (eff. 10/2018)

Time-Share Annual Report A492-0515ANRPT-v4 (eff. 10/2018)

Time-Share Building Status Form A492-0515BLDST-v1 (eff. 9/2013)

Time-Share Bond/Letter of Credit Verification Form A492-0515BOND-v1 (eff. 9/2013)

Time-Share Bond/Letter of Credit Verification Form A492-0515BOND-v2 (eff. 10/2018)

Time-Share Registration Application A492-0515REG-v1 (eff. 9/2013)

Time-Share Exchange Company Annual Report A492-0516ANRPT-v1 (eff. 9/2013)

Time-Share Exchange Company Registration Application A492-0516REG-v1 (eff. 9/2013)

Alternative Purchase Annual Report A492-0524ANRPT-v1 (eff. 10/2015)

Alternative Purchase Registration Application A492-0524REG-v1 (eff. 10/2015)

Time-Share Reseller Bond/Letter of Credit Verification Form A492-0525BOND-v1 (eff. 1/2016)

Time-Share Reseller Lead Dealer Change Form A492-0525LDCHG-v1 (eff. 1/2016)

Time-Share Reseller Application A492-0525REG-v1 (eff. 2015)

Time-Share Reseller Registration Application A492-0525REG-v2 (eff. 10/2018)

VA.R. Doc. No. R19-5493; Filed October 19, 2018, 1:53 p.m.