Bus. & Prof. Code, § 20044 · Article 9. Miscellaneous Provisions

Bus. & Prof. Code, § 20044

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

A franchisor is prohibited from modifying a franchise agreement, or requiring a general release, in exchange for any assistance related to a declared state or federal emergency.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 728, Sec. 4. (AB 676) Effective January 1, 2023.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC&sectionNum=20044.
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