{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"20044","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 20044","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 9. Miscellaneous Provisions [20041. - 20044.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-5.5/article-9"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 728, Sec. 4.   (AB 676)   Effective January 1, 2023.","effective":"2023-01-01","html":"<p>A franchisor is prohibited from modifying a franchise agreement, or requiring a general release, in exchange for any assistance related to a declared state or federal emergency.</p>","text":"A franchisor is prohibited from modifying a franchise agreement, or requiring a general release, in exchange for any assistance related to a declared state or federal emergency.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/miscellaneous-provisions-20044","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}