California · Corporations Code
CORP §31110: On and after April 15, 1971, it shall be unlawful for any person to offer or sell any franchise in this state unless the offer of the franchise has been registered under this part or exempted under Ch
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What this law says, in plain English
Franchise offers or sales in this state must be registered or exempted under specified law, effective April 15, 1971.
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On and after April 15, 1971, it shall be unlawful for any person to offer or sell any franchise in this state unless the offer of the franchise has been registered under this part or exempted under Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 31100) of this part.
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