California Business and Professions Code Section 20040.5

CA Bus & Prof Code § 20040.5 (2017)  

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.)

Last modified: October 25, 2018