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Michigan Laws > Chapter 445 > Act 269 of 1974 - Franchise Investment Law


Current as of: 2009
§ 445.1501Short title; construction
§ 445.1502Definitions
§ 445.1503Additional definitions; burden of proof
§ 445.1504Arrangements between franchisor and franchisee to which act applicable; making offer or sale of franchise in state; accepting offer to sell in state; communication of acceptance
§ 445.1504aApplicability of act
§ 445.1505Prohibited conduct in connection with offer, sale, or purchase of franchise
§ 445.1505aFranchise opportunities handbook
§ 445.1506Exemption of offer and sale of franchise from MCL 445.1507a and 445.1508; circumstances; compliance with MCL 445.1508
§ 445.1507Repealed. 1984, Act 92, Eff. June 20, 1984
§ 445.1507aNotice required prior to offering for sale or selling franchise; fee; form and contents of notice; indorsement, return, and duration of notice; effect of compliance; penalty for failure to file notice; duty of franchisor with effective registration or exe
§ 445.1508Prospective franchisee to be provided copy of disclosure statement, notice, and proposed agreements; form and contents of disclosure statement; location and contents of notice
§ 445.1509-445.1511Repealed. 1984, Act 92, Eff. June 20, 1984
§ 445.1512Escrow of initial investment and other funds; time; surety bond; financial institution as escrow agent; release of escrowed funds; affidavit
§ 445.1513Conditions prohibiting offering for sale or selling franchise
§ 445.1514-445.1518Repealed. 1984, Act 92, Eff. June 20, 1984
§ 445.1519Filing change in information contained in notice
§ 445.1520Accounts of franchise sales; reports; examination of records
§ 445.1521Certain facts not to constitute finding or approval; representation inconsistent with section prohibited
§ 445.1522Service of process
§ 445.1523Untrue statement, omission, or failure to give notice of change
§ 445.1524Filing of advertisement or sales literature; exemption from liability
§ 445.1525Publication of false or misleading advertisement prohibited
§ 445.1526Repealed. 1984, Act 92, Eff. June 20, 1984
§ 445.1527Void and unenforceable provisions
§ 445.1528Pyramid or chain promotion or distribution
§ 445.1529, 445.1530Repealed. 1984, Act 92, Eff. June 20, 1984
§ 445.1531Liability for damages or rescission; basis of damages
§ 445.1532Joint and several liability
§ 445.1533Statute of limitations
§ 445.1534Civil liability; liability under other statute or common law
§ 445.1535Action by department for injunction, restitution, or compliance; restraining order; writ of mandamus; appointment of receiver or conservator; bond not required; costs; notice of action; opportunity to cease and desist or to confer with department; presump
§ 445.1536Investigations; statements under oath; administration of oaths and affirmations; subpoena; evidence; order requiring appearance; self-incrimination; perjury; contempt
§ 445.1537Repealed. 1984, Act 92, Eff. June 20, 1984
§ 445.1538Violation; penalty; punishing crime under other statute
§ 445.1539Prohibited conduct equivalent to appointment of corporations and securities bureau as attorney for service of process; procedure for service of process
§ 445.1540Collection and disposition of fees and fines; detailed statement; fee for filing notice under MCL 445.1507a
§ 445.1541Rules
§ 445.1542Documents subject to MCL 15.231 to 15.246; publication of information; disclosure of information withheld from public inspection; evidence sought under subpoena
§ 445.1543-445.1545Repealed. 1984, Act 92, Eff. June 20, 1984
§ 445.1546Prior acts, offenses, rights, liabilities, penalties, forfeiture, or punishments not impaired or affected; transfer of records, personnel, and funds

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