Code of Virginia § 29.1-828. Definitions.
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As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Dealer" means any person who
(i)sells, solicits, or advertises the sale of new watercraft or engines for watercraft and
(ii)is authorized by a manufacturer to provide warranty services.
"Manufacturer" means any person, partnership, firm, association, or corporation that manufactures or assembles new watercraft or engines for watercraft, or imports for distribution new watercraft or engines for watercraft.
"Reasonable attorney's fees" includes the costs directly incurred in or in connection with litigation instituted under this section. Such fees shall not be determined by the amount of the recovery on behalf of the manufacturer or dealer.
"Watercraft" means any vessel used or capable of being used for navigation or flotation on or through the water.
1997, c. 13 .