California · Corporations Code

CORP §31512: Any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of this law or any rule or order hereunder is void.

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Any clause in a franchise agreement that attempts to make someone waive compliance with this law or its rules is void and unenforceable.

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Any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of this law or any rule or order hereunder is void.

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