Enrolled September 02, 2022 Passed IN Senate August 30, 2022 Passed IN Assembly August 24, 2022 Amended IN Assembly June 29, 2022 Amended IN Assembly June 08, 2022 Amended IN Senate April 25, 2022 Amended IN Senate March 16, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1247Introduced by Senator HuesoFebruary 17, 2022An act to add Article 5.5 (commencing with Section 20033) to Chapter 5.5 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, and to add Section 31222 to the Corporations Code, relating to franchises.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1247, Hueso. Franchises.The California Franchise Relations Act sets forth certain requirements relating to the termination, nonrenewal, and transfer of franchises between a franchisor, subfranchisor, and franchisee, as those terms are defined.This bill would require a franchisor and its affiliated companies, within 120 days of the end of the franchisors fiscal accounting year, to report to its California franchisees, upon their request, any moneys, goods, services, anything of value, or any other benefit from any other entity with whom the franchisee does business on account of that business.Existing law, the Franchise Investment Law, requires a franchisor to register with the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation before the offer or sale of a franchise in this state, unless the franchisor meets prescribed requirements, including that the franchisor discloses specified terms and conditions of the franchise agreement to a prospective franchisee and provides a copy of the typical franchise agreement in this state. Existing law prohibits specified fraudulent or unfair practices and makes a violation of those provisions a crime.This bill would prohibit a franchisor from executing an agreement that requires the assignment or waiver of a franchisees right to a rebate, promotion, allowance, or other monetary incentive for the sale of a product within the state unless the agreement states the potential or current gross value of that right. The bill would specify that violation of this provision is not a crime.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Article 5.5 (commencing with Section 20033) is added to Chapter 5.5 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, to read: Article 5.5. Reporting Requirements20033. Within 120 days of the end of the franchisors fiscal accounting year, the franchisor and its affiliated companies shall report to its California franchisees, upon a franchisees request, any moneys, goods, services, anything of value, or any other benefit received by the franchisor from an entity with whom the franchisee does business on account of the franchise. The reported data shall be detailed by each entity that provides the benefit. SEC. 2. Section 31222 is added to the Corporations Code, to read:31222. It shall be a violation of this division for a franchisor to execute an agreement that requires the assignment or waiver of a franchisees right to a rebate, promotion, allowance, or other monetary incentive for the sale of a product within the state unless the agreement states the potential or current gross value of that right. Where the actual gross value of the right is unknown, the franchisor shall include a reasonable estimate of the value based on the average value for similarly situated franchises. Notwithstanding Section 31410, a violation of this section shall not constitute a crime.
Enrolled September 02, 2022 Passed IN Senate August 30, 2022 Passed IN Assembly August 24, 2022 Amended IN Assembly June 29, 2022 Amended IN Assembly June 08, 2022 Amended IN Senate April 25, 2022 Amended IN Senate March 16, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1247Introduced by Senator HuesoFebruary 17, 2022An act to add Article 5.5 (commencing with Section 20033) to Chapter 5.5 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, and to add Section 31222 to the Corporations Code, relating to franchises.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1247, Hueso. Franchises.The California Franchise Relations Act sets forth certain requirements relating to the termination, nonrenewal, and transfer of franchises between a franchisor, subfranchisor, and franchisee, as those terms are defined.This bill would require a franchisor and its affiliated companies, within 120 days of the end of the franchisors fiscal accounting year, to report to its California franchisees, upon their request, any moneys, goods, services, anything of value, or any other benefit from any other entity with whom the franchisee does business on account of that business.Existing law, the Franchise Investment Law, requires a franchisor to register with the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation before the offer or sale of a franchise in this state, unless the franchisor meets prescribed requirements, including that the franchisor discloses specified terms and conditions of the franchise agreement to a prospective franchisee and provides a copy of the typical franchise agreement in this state. Existing law prohibits specified fraudulent or unfair practices and makes a violation of those provisions a crime.This bill would prohibit a franchisor from executing an agreement that requires the assignment or waiver of a franchisees right to a rebate, promotion, allowance, or other monetary incentive for the sale of a product within the state unless the agreement states the potential or current gross value of that right. The bill would specify that violation of this provision is not a crime.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
Enrolled September 02, 2022 Passed IN Senate August 30, 2022 Passed IN Assembly August 24, 2022 Amended IN Assembly June 29, 2022 Amended IN Assembly June 08, 2022 Amended IN Senate April 25, 2022 Amended IN Senate March 16, 2022
Enrolled September 02, 2022
Passed IN Senate August 30, 2022
Passed IN Assembly August 24, 2022
Amended IN Assembly June 29, 2022
Amended IN Assembly June 08, 2022
Amended IN Senate April 25, 2022
Amended IN Senate March 16, 2022
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 1247
Introduced by Senator HuesoFebruary 17, 2022
Introduced by Senator Hueso
February 17, 2022
An act to add Article 5.5 (commencing with Section 20033) to Chapter 5.5 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, and to add Section 31222 to the Corporations Code, relating to franchises.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 1247, Hueso. Franchises.
The California Franchise Relations Act sets forth certain requirements relating to the termination, nonrenewal, and transfer of franchises between a franchisor, subfranchisor, and franchisee, as those terms are defined.This bill would require a franchisor and its affiliated companies, within 120 days of the end of the franchisors fiscal accounting year, to report to its California franchisees, upon their request, any moneys, goods, services, anything of value, or any other benefit from any other entity with whom the franchisee does business on account of that business.Existing law, the Franchise Investment Law, requires a franchisor to register with the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation before the offer or sale of a franchise in this state, unless the franchisor meets prescribed requirements, including that the franchisor discloses specified terms and conditions of the franchise agreement to a prospective franchisee and provides a copy of the typical franchise agreement in this state. Existing law prohibits specified fraudulent or unfair practices and makes a violation of those provisions a crime.This bill would prohibit a franchisor from executing an agreement that requires the assignment or waiver of a franchisees right to a rebate, promotion, allowance, or other monetary incentive for the sale of a product within the state unless the agreement states the potential or current gross value of that right. The bill would specify that violation of this provision is not a crime.
The California Franchise Relations Act sets forth certain requirements relating to the termination, nonrenewal, and transfer of franchises between a franchisor, subfranchisor, and franchisee, as those terms are defined.
This bill would require a franchisor and its affiliated companies, within 120 days of the end of the franchisors fiscal accounting year, to report to its California franchisees, upon their request, any moneys, goods, services, anything of value, or any other benefit from any other entity with whom the franchisee does business on account of that business.
Existing law, the Franchise Investment Law, requires a franchisor to register with the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation before the offer or sale of a franchise in this state, unless the franchisor meets prescribed requirements, including that the franchisor discloses specified terms and conditions of the franchise agreement to a prospective franchisee and provides a copy of the typical franchise agreement in this state. Existing law prohibits specified fraudulent or unfair practices and makes a violation of those provisions a crime.
This bill would prohibit a franchisor from executing an agreement that requires the assignment or waiver of a franchisees right to a rebate, promotion, allowance, or other monetary incentive for the sale of a product within the state unless the agreement states the potential or current gross value of that right. The bill would specify that violation of this provision is not a crime.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Article 5.5 (commencing with Section 20033) is added to Chapter 5.5 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, to read: Article 5.5. Reporting Requirements20033. Within 120 days of the end of the franchisors fiscal accounting year, the franchisor and its affiliated companies shall report to its California franchisees, upon a franchisees request, any moneys, goods, services, anything of value, or any other benefit received by the franchisor from an entity with whom the franchisee does business on account of the franchise. The reported data shall be detailed by each entity that provides the benefit. SEC. 2. Section 31222 is added to the Corporations Code, to read:31222. It shall be a violation of this division for a franchisor to execute an agreement that requires the assignment or waiver of a franchisees right to a rebate, promotion, allowance, or other monetary incentive for the sale of a product within the state unless the agreement states the potential or current gross value of that right. Where the actual gross value of the right is unknown, the franchisor shall include a reasonable estimate of the value based on the average value for similarly situated franchises. Notwithstanding Section 31410, a violation of this section shall not constitute a crime.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Article 5.5 (commencing with Section 20033) is added to Chapter 5.5 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, to read: Article 5.5. Reporting Requirements20033. Within 120 days of the end of the franchisors fiscal accounting year, the franchisor and its affiliated companies shall report to its California franchisees, upon a franchisees request, any moneys, goods, services, anything of value, or any other benefit received by the franchisor from an entity with whom the franchisee does business on account of the franchise. The reported data shall be detailed by each entity that provides the benefit.
SECTION 1. Article 5.5 (commencing with Section 20033) is added to Chapter 5.5 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.
Article 5.5. Reporting Requirements20033. Within 120 days of the end of the franchisors fiscal accounting year, the franchisor and its affiliated companies shall report to its California franchisees, upon a franchisees request, any moneys, goods, services, anything of value, or any other benefit received by the franchisor from an entity with whom the franchisee does business on account of the franchise. The reported data shall be detailed by each entity that provides the benefit.
Article 5.5. Reporting Requirements20033. Within 120 days of the end of the franchisors fiscal accounting year, the franchisor and its affiliated companies shall report to its California franchisees, upon a franchisees request, any moneys, goods, services, anything of value, or any other benefit received by the franchisor from an entity with whom the franchisee does business on account of the franchise. The reported data shall be detailed by each entity that provides the benefit.
Article 5.5. Reporting Requirements
Article 5.5. Reporting Requirements
20033. Within 120 days of the end of the franchisors fiscal accounting year, the franchisor and its affiliated companies shall report to its California franchisees, upon a franchisees request, any moneys, goods, services, anything of value, or any other benefit received by the franchisor from an entity with whom the franchisee does business on account of the franchise. The reported data shall be detailed by each entity that provides the benefit.
20033. Within 120 days of the end of the franchisors fiscal accounting year, the franchisor and its affiliated companies shall report to its California franchisees, upon a franchisees request, any moneys, goods, services, anything of value, or any other benefit received by the franchisor from an entity with whom the franchisee does business on account of the franchise. The reported data shall be detailed by each entity that provides the benefit.
SEC. 2. Section 31222 is added to the Corporations Code, to read:31222. It shall be a violation of this division for a franchisor to execute an agreement that requires the assignment or waiver of a franchisees right to a rebate, promotion, allowance, or other monetary incentive for the sale of a product within the state unless the agreement states the potential or current gross value of that right. Where the actual gross value of the right is unknown, the franchisor shall include a reasonable estimate of the value based on the average value for similarly situated franchises. Notwithstanding Section 31410, a violation of this section shall not constitute a crime.
SEC. 2. Section 31222 is added to the Corporations Code, to read:
### SEC. 2.
31222. It shall be a violation of this division for a franchisor to execute an agreement that requires the assignment or waiver of a franchisees right to a rebate, promotion, allowance, or other monetary incentive for the sale of a product within the state unless the agreement states the potential or current gross value of that right. Where the actual gross value of the right is unknown, the franchisor shall include a reasonable estimate of the value based on the average value for similarly situated franchises. Notwithstanding Section 31410, a violation of this section shall not constitute a crime.
31222. It shall be a violation of this division for a franchisor to execute an agreement that requires the assignment or waiver of a franchisees right to a rebate, promotion, allowance, or other monetary incentive for the sale of a product within the state unless the agreement states the potential or current gross value of that right. Where the actual gross value of the right is unknown, the franchisor shall include a reasonable estimate of the value based on the average value for similarly situated franchises. Notwithstanding Section 31410, a violation of this section shall not constitute a crime.
31222. It shall be a violation of this division for a franchisor to execute an agreement that requires the assignment or waiver of a franchisees right to a rebate, promotion, allowance, or other monetary incentive for the sale of a product within the state unless the agreement states the potential or current gross value of that right. Where the actual gross value of the right is unknown, the franchisor shall include a reasonable estimate of the value based on the average value for similarly situated franchises. Notwithstanding Section 31410, a violation of this section shall not constitute a crime.
31222. It shall be a violation of this division for a franchisor to execute an agreement that requires the assignment or waiver of a franchisees right to a rebate, promotion, allowance, or other monetary incentive for the sale of a product within the state unless the agreement states the potential or current gross value of that right. Where the actual gross value of the right is unknown, the franchisor shall include a reasonable estimate of the value based on the average value for similarly situated franchises. Notwithstanding Section 31410, a violation of this section shall not constitute a crime.