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

Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act

Short Title

Legislative Intent

Definitions

Scope of Applicability

Registration of Franchises

Exemption from Registration

Out-of-State Exemption

Delivery Requirements

General Registration Provisions

Negotiated Changes Permitted

Change in Information

Advertising

Books and Records

Jurisdiction and Venue

Waivers Void

Franchisee's Right to Associate

Fraudulent, Deceptive, and Prohibited Practices

Enforcement

Summary Action

Criminal Prosecution

Private Civil Actions

Period of Limitation

No Other Civil Liability

Burden of Proof

Hearings and Judicial Review

Powers of Director

Rules, Orders, Forms, and Interpretive Opinions

Service of Process

Fees

Appropriation

Cooperation with Other Agencies or Organizations

Filing of Documents

Construction

Severability

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