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

New Jersey Franchise Practices Act

Short Title

Legislative Findings

Definitions

Application of Act

Termination of Franchise; Notice; Grounds

Transfer of Franchise; Notice; Approval; Agreement of Compliance

Violations of the “Franchise Practices Act”

Inapplicability of Act to Certain Distributors

Inapplicability of Act Relative to Family Members

Severability

Prohibited Practices

Prohibition of Purchase of Alternate Motor Fuel by Franchisee; Violation

Findings; Declarations

Prohibited Conditions; Terms of Franchise

Additional Practices Prohibited

Application of Act to Prior Grants of Franchises

Action Against Franchisor; Defenses

Action Against Franchisor; Damages; Injunction; Costs

Severability

Limitation of Liability of Franchisor, its Officers, Agents, or Employees for Furnishing Information

Definitions

Violations Concerning Relocations

Repurchase of Certain Vehicles and Equipment on Termination, Cancellation, or Nonrenewal

Violations Related to Termination, Cancellation, or Nonrenewal

Discontinuation of a Series or Line, Effective Termination

Interest in Overdue Payments

Violations by Franchisor

Exceptions to Violations by Franchisor, “Acquiring Transferee” Defined

Indemnification and Holding Harmless Franchisees by Franchisors for Claims and Damages Due Third Parties

Reimbursement for Services of Parts Under Warranty or Law

Definitions

Motor Vehicle Franchise Committee

Conditions for Franchise

Notice to Existing Franchisee; Protest; Appeal

Rights of Franchisor

Hearing on Protest

Motion for Determination that Final Determination Will Favor Franchisee; Prohibition of Action by Franchisor

Factors for Consideration if Proposed Franchise Will Harm Public Interest

Parties Responsible for Own Costs

Rules and Regulations

Definitions

Sales Through Franchises Only

Prohibition of Ownership by Franchisor

Action by Franchisee

Actions; Alternative Dispute Resolution Proceedings Relative to Franchise Termination

Request for Additional Information by Franchisor

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