{"code":"CORP","codeName":"Corporations Code","section":"31526","citation":"Corp. Code, § 31526","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 7. FRANCHISE BROKERS [31520. - 31528.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-4/division-5/part-7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 518, Sec. 5.   (SB 919)   Effective January 1, 2025.   Conditionally operative on or after July 1, 2026, pursuant to Sec. 31528","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>(a) It is unlawful for a franchise broker to communicate with a prospective franchisee about investing in a franchise opportunity that is subject to registration pursuant to this division unless the franchise broker first provides to the prospective franchisee a copy of the completed Uniform Franchise Broker Disclosure Document.</p><p>(b) A franchise broker may provide the Uniform Franchise Broker Disclosure Document to a prospective franchisee through electronic means, subject to any requirements or conditions imposed by the commissioner.</p>","text":"(a) It is unlawful for a franchise broker to communicate with a prospective franchisee about investing in a franchise opportunity that is subject to registration pursuant to this division unless the franchise broker first provides to the prospective franchisee a copy of the completed Uniform Franchise Broker Disclosure Document. (b) A franchise broker may provide the Uniform Franchise Broker Disclosure Document to a prospective franchisee through electronic means, subject to any requirements or conditions imposed by the commissioner.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/franchise-brokers-31526","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}