Corp. Code, § 31526 · Part 7. FRANCHISE BROKERS
Corp. Code, § 31526
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) It is unlawful for a franchise broker to communicate with a prospective franchisee about investing in a franchise opportunity that is subject to registration pursuant to this division unless the franchise broker first provides to the prospective franchisee a copy of the completed Uniform Franchise Broker Disclosure Document.
(b) A franchise broker may provide the Uniform Franchise Broker Disclosure Document to a prospective franchisee through electronic means, subject to any requirements or conditions imposed by the commissioner.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 518, Sec. 5. (SB 919) Effective January 1, 2025. Conditionally operative on or after July 1, 2026, pursuant to Sec. 31528
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