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

Indiana Franchise Law

Consideration of Franchisor as Employer or Co-Employer

Definitions 

Application of Chapter

Exempt Franchisors

Exempt Franchisees

Sales Exempted by Commissioner

Denial or Revocation of Exemptions; Grounds

Notice of Denial or Revocation of Exemptions; Hearing

Determination of Exemption; Request; Fee; Notice; Hearing; Order

Offer or Sale of Franchise; Requisites; Disclosure Statement

Repealed 

Registration of Franchise; Notification Form

Signatures and Verifications

Escrow or Impoundment of Franchise Fees; Inadequate Funding

Disclosure Statements

Stop Orders; Descriptions of Charges

Notice of Stop Order

Stop Orders; Vacating or Modifying

Effectiveness of Registration

Renewal of Registration; Period

Renewal Forms

Repealed 

Records of Sales

Experts 

Registration or Filing not Considered Finding Upon Merits

Consent to Service of Process on Secretary of State

Repealed 

Advertisements Containing False Statements; Notification; Hearing

Fraud or Deceit Unlawful

Violations; Judgment; Damages; Interest; Attorney’s Fees

Aiders and Abettors in Violations; Joint and Several Liability

Limitation of Actions

Survival of Actions

Remedies 

Investigations; Proceedings; Powers; Self-Incrimination

Violations; Orders and Notices; Hearing; Costs; Civil Penalties; Enforcement Action

Offer of Franchise Exempt From Registration Without Compliance with IC 23-2-2.5-3 and IC 23-2-2.5-27; Cease and Desist Order; Hearing

Prosecution of Violations

Violations; Felony

Conduct Equivalent to Appointment of Secretary of State for Service of Process

Exemption or Classification; Burden of Proof

Certificate of Commissioner as Evidence

Statements and Documents Filed with Secretary of State as Evidence

Administration of Chapter

Fees and Funds; Accounting; Deposit; Expenses

Appeal

Assistance of Attorney General; Expenses

Liability for Performance of Official Duties

Construction and Purpose of Chapter

Public Records; Inspection; Disclosure or use of Information Restricted; Copies; Destruction

Construction with Other Laws

Administrative Orders and Procedures

Service Stations; Succession to Ownership by Family Member of Deceased Franchisee

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