Business and Professions Code section 20044

A franchisor is prohibited from modifying a franchise agreement, or requiring a general release, in exchange for any assistance related to a declared state or federal emergency.

Source: Section 20044, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=20044. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/business_and_professions_code_section_20044

Original Source: Section 20044, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=20044. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).