Federal Trade Commission Franchise Rule

Definitions

Obligation to Furnish Documents

Cover Page

Table of Contents

Disclosure Items

Instructions for Preparing Disclosure Documents

Instructions for Updating Disclosures

Exemptions 

Additional Prohibitions

Other Laws and Rules

Severability

Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987

Short Title

Findings and Purpose

Definitions

Jurisdiction and Venue

Prohibited Practices

Fraudulent Practices

Sale by Franchisee and Extension or Renewal of Existing Franchise

Exemptions

Exemptions from Disclosure Statement and Registration Requirements Granted by Administrator

Registration and Annual Report

Amendments 

Period of Effectiveness 

Repealed 

Effect of Registration

Escrow of Franchise Fees; Surety Bonds; Franchise Fee Deferrals 

Form and Contents of Disclosure Statements

Participation in Trade Associations

Discrimination

Termination of a Franchise

Nonrenewal of a Franchise

Franchise Advisory Board

Enforcement 

Hearings and Notice of Order Suspending, Terminating, Prohibiting or Denying Sales or Registration

Civil Penalties

Criminal Prosecution

Private Civil Actions

Periods of Limitation

No Other Civil Liability

Certificate of Registration or Filing of Annual Report; Admissibility in Evidence

Repealed 

Powers of the Administrator

Rules and Interpretive Opinions

Hearings 

Judicial Review

Service of Process

Books and Records

Public Inspection

Copies to be Furnished

Destruction of Records 

Fees 

Waivers Void 

Burden of Proof

Construction 

Construction 

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