Iowa § 523H.3 Jurisdiction and nonjudicial resolution of disputes

Iowa Statutes

§ 523H.3 — Jurisdiction and nonjudicial resolution of disputes

Iowa § 523H.3

Title XIIICOMMERCE

Ch. 523HFRANCHISES

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Iowa Code § 523H.3 (2026).

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1.A provision in a franchise agreement restricting jurisdiction to a forum outside this state is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under this chapter.

2.A civil action or proceeding arising out of a franchise may be commenced wherever jurisdiction over the parties or subject matter exists, even if the agreement limits actions or proceedings to a designated jurisdiction.

3.Parties to a franchise may agree to independent arbitration, mediation, or other nonjudicial resolution of an existing or future dispute.

4.Venue for a civil action commenced under this chapter shall be determined in accordance with chapter 616.

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1. A provision in a franchise agreement restricting jurisdiction to a forum outside this
state is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under this chapter.
2. A civil action or proceeding arising out of a franchise may be commenced wherever
jurisdiction over the parties or subject matter exists, even if the agreement limits actions or
proceedings to a designated jurisdiction.
3. Parties to a franchise may agree to independent arbitration, mediation, or other
nonjudicial resolution of an existing or future dispute.
4. Venue for a civil action commenced under this chapter shall be determined in
accordance with chapter 616.