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H.R. 5536 (98th)

A bill to prevent a franchisor from operating, or authorizing the operation of, a new marketing premises within the marketing area of an existing franchised marketing premises if the new premises will have a significant impact on the sales of the existing franchised premises.

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Introduced

26 April 1984

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Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

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5 February 2024

Summary

Prohibits a franchisor from operating or authorizing the operation of any marketing premises for a product or service under a trademark in the marketing area of an existing marketing premises for such product or service. Excludes from such prohibition new premises which it is anticipated will not reduce the existing franchise's sales by ten percent or more. Subjects disagreements on such exclusion to arbitration. Entitles an invaded franchisee to civil relief and to attorney's fees if such franchisee prevails. Reserves the question of exemplary damages to the court. Supersedes all State and local law in such area.

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