{"code":"CORP","codeName":"Corporations Code","section":"31220","citation":"Corp. Code, § 31220","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 4. SECURITIES [25000. - 31528.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-4"},{"name":"DIVISION 5. FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW [31000. - 31528.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-4/division-5"},{"name":"PART 3. FRAUDULENT AND PROHIBITED PRACTICES [31200. - 31221.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-4/division-5/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Unfair Practices [31220. - 31221.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-4/division-5/part-3/chapter-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 510.","effective":null,"html":"<p>It shall be a violation of this division for any franchisor, directly or indirectly, through any officer, agent or employee, to restrict or inhibit the right of franchisees to join a trade association or to prohibit the right of free association among franchisees for any lawful purposes. Notwithstanding Section <a href=\"/corp/31410\">31410</a>, a violation of this section shall not constitute a crime.</p>","text":"It shall be a violation of this division for any franchisor, directly or indirectly, through any officer, agent or employee, to restrict or inhibit the right of franchisees to join a trade association or to prohibit the right of free association among franchisees for any lawful purposes. Notwithstanding Section 31410, a violation of this section shall not constitute a crime.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/unfair-practices-31220","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}