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Business and Professions Code § 20040.5

ARTICLE 8. Venue of Disputes

Current as of September 28, 2026Bus. & Prof. Code, § 20040.5Official source ↗

Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1277, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.

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.