§ 31526

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
(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.

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