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2011 California Code
Business and Professions Code
DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22948.7]
ARTICLE 8. Venue of Disputes
Section 20040.5
CA Bus & Prof Code § 20040.5 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?
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.
(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1277, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)
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