California Statutes
§ 20009. — 20009. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 452, Sec. 17.)
California § 20009.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code BPCBusiness and Professions Code - BPC
Div. 8.DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Ch. 5.5.CHAPTER 5.5. Franchise Relations
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Definitions
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Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC Code § 20009. (2026).
Text
The regulations, releases, guidelines, and interpretive opinions of the Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation under the Franchise Investment Law (Division 5 (commencing with Section 31000) of Title 4 of the Corporations Code) regarding whether or not an agreement constitutes a “franchise” within the meaning of that law shall be prima facie evidence of the scope and extent of coverage of the definition of “franchise” under this chapter; provided, however, the burden of proving an exemption or an exception from a definition is upon the person claiming it.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 452, Sec. 17. (SB 1498) Effective January 1, 2023.
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