CHAPTER 3. Unfair Practices [31220. - 31221.]

Cal. Corporations Code - CORP 3.
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Cal. Corporations Code - CORP § 31220. Section 31220.

It shall be a violation of this division for any franchisor, directly or indirectly, through any officer, agent or employee, to restrict or inhibit the right of franchisees to join a trade association or to prohibit the right of free association among franchisees for any lawful purposes. Notwithstanding Section 31410, a violation of this section shall not constitute a crime.

Cal. Corporations Code - CORP § 31221. Section 31221.

It shall be a violation of this division for any franchisor, directly or indirectly, through any officer, agent, or employee, to violate the provisions of Section 31126.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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