§ 20040.5

California Business and Professions Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

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.)

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