{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"20040.5","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 20040.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400. - 22949.92.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5.5. Franchise Relations [20000. - 20044.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-5.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 8. Venue of Disputes [20040.5. - 20040.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-5.5/article-8"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1277, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/venue-of-disputes-20040-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}