Franchise Practices Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 23, 1977)
Franchise Practices Act - Requires a franchisor to notify a franchisee at least 90 days in advance of the franchisor's intention to terminate the franchise, and to state the reasons for termination.
Prohibits a franchisor from cancelling a franchise or failing to renew a franchise unless the franchisor is affecting a market area withdrawal or the franchisor has good cause for failure to renew and has given proper notice. Makes any franchisor who has violated the requirements of this Act civilly liable to the aggrieved franchisee.
What just happenedSep 23, 1977
Referred to Senate Select Committee on Small Business.
Who’s behind it
- Sep 23, 1977IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Select Committee on Small Business.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee - Sep 23, 1977IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate