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

South Carolina Business Opportunity Sales Act

Short Title

"Business Opportunity" Defined; Exceptions

Written Disclosure Document Required of Seller; Contents of Document

Surety Bond or Trust Account Requirements

Registration and Filing Information with Secretary of State; Penalty for Failure to File

Registration Periods for Biennial Licenses; Proration of Fees During Conversion to Biennial Cycle; Renewals

Seller Prohibited From Certain Representations and Acts

Business Opportunity Contracts to be in Writing; Terms to be Included

Purchaser May Void Contract; Actions for Damages; Jurisdiction to Enjoin Violation; Remedies Not Exclusive; Violations Constitute Unfair Trade Practice.

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