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

Maryland Franchise and Disclosure Law

Definitions 

Statement of Legislative Purpose

Scope of Subtitle

Operation and Effect of Subtitle

Delegation of Power or Duty

Adoption and Enforcement of Regulations

Public Access to Information

Investigations 

Opinions 

Cease and Desist Order

Authorization of Criminal Proceedings

Other Powers

Privilege Invoked

Exemption from Registration Requirement

Registration Applications

Required Statements

Bond Requirements

Registration Issuance and Effective Date

Expiration Date and Renewal

Amendments 

Summarily Passing Stop Order

Vacation or Modification of Stock Order

Documents Furnished by Franchisor

Records Kept of Each Sale

Publication of Advertisements

Release from Liability Prohibited

Civil Liability

Registration Required for Sale

Misleading Statements Prohibited

Omission in Prospective Amendment

Omissions in Reports, Notices or Applications

Notification of Material Change

Short Title

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