Federal Fair Franchise Practices Act

Summary

Federal Fair Franchise Practices Act - Prohibits a franchisor or subfranchisor, in connection with the promotion, sale, licensing, performance, enforcement, and termination of any franchise agreement, from: (1) engaging in an action which operates as a fraud or deceit upon any person; (2) employing unlawful or deceptive acts or practices; (3) discriminating among franchisees on the basis of race, sex, religion, disability, or national origin, with exceptions; (4) prohibiting a franchisee from obtaining equipment, supplies, or services from sources of the franchisee, with exceptions; (5) terminating a franchise prior to its normal expiration without good cause; (6) prohibiting a franchisee from engaging in another business after the expiration of the franchise; (7) prohibiting the free association of a franchisee for any lawful purpose; or (8) establishing a new outlet or point of sale of good or services similar to that offered by a franchisee and identified by the same trade name used by a franchisee in unreasonably close proximity to such franchisee. Sets forth provisions concerning: (1) minimum standards of conduct (good faith, due care, and limited fiduciary duty) for each party to a franchise agreement; (2) a prohibition against requiring the inclusion of a franchise agreement term or condition which violates this Act or relieves a person from a duty or liability under this Act; (3) a prohibition against the waiver from compliance under this Act; (4) legal actions brought by persons injured or damaged by a violation of this Act; (5) the right to arbitration or mediation in lieu of a legal action; and (6) the obligation to comply with all applicable State franchising laws to the extent not inconsistent with this Act.

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Timeline

1. 1 July 1993

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 July 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 July 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 7 July 1993

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 1 July 1993 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 1 July 1993

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 1 July 1993

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 1 July 1993

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Sponsors

• Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dickey, Jay [R-AR-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D · Sponsor
• ELIOT ENGEL · D · Sponsor
• Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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