Health & Saf. Code, § 18003.8 · Chapter 1. Definitions
Health & Saf. Code, § 18003.8
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
“Franchise” means a written agreement between two or more persons having all of the following conditions:
(a) A commercial relationship of definite duration or continuing indefinite duration.
(b) The franchisee is granted the right to offer, and sell at retail, new manufactured homes, mobilehomes, or commercial coaches manufactured or distributed by the franchisor.
(c) The franchisee constitutes a component of the franchisor’s distribution system.
(d) The operation of the franchisee’s business is substantially associated with the franchisor’s trademark, trade name, advertising, or other commercial symbol designating the franchisor, as determined by the department.
(e) The operation of a portion of the franchisee’s business is substantially reliant on the franchisor for a continued supply of new manufactured homes, mobilehomes, or commercial coaches, parts, and accessories, as determined by the department.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1076, Sec. 5.
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