California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Business and Professions Code - BPC |
Division 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS |
Chapter 5.5. Franchise Relations |
ARTICLE 8. Venue of Disputes |
Section 20040.5.
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A provision in a franchise agreement restricting venue to a forum outside this state is void with respect to any claim arising under or relating to a franchise agreement involving a franchise business operating within this state.
(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1277, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)