Sec. 0.5. (a) As used in this section, “franchisor” has the meaning set forth in 16 C.F.R. § 436.1(k).

     (b) As used in this section, “franchisee” has the meaning set forth in 16 C.F.R. § 436.1(i).

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     (c) For purposes of this chapter, a franchisor is not considered to be an employer or co-employer of:

(1) a franchisee; or

(2) an employee of a franchisee;

unless the franchisor agrees, in writing, to assume the role of an employer or co-employer of the franchisee or the employee of a franchisee.

As added by P.L.161-2016, SEC.1.