Bill Text: HI HB82 | 2020 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Relating To Franchise Investment Law.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2019-12-01 - Carried over to 2020 Regular Session. [HB82 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2020-HB82-Introduced.html
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H.B. NO. |
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THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2019 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to franchise investment law.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 482E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§482E- Advertising campaigns; non-participation.
(a) If a franchisee does not
participate in a specific advertising campaign of the franchise in which a
discount or a promotion is offered, the franchisee shall disclose its
non-participation at its entrance or storefront with signage of a size
sufficient to be clearly visible to the general public.
(b) No franchisor may impose a restriction or
condition upon the franchisee, whether by the terms of the franchise
agreement
or by other device or practice, in making the required disclosure under
subsection (a)."
SECTION 2. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2019.
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Report Title:
Franchisee; Advertising Campaigns; Non-Participation
Description:
Requires franchisees to post signage at their establishments to disclose their non-participation in advertising campaigns of the franchisor in which discounts or promotions are offered. Prohibits franchisors from limiting or restricting the disclosures.
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