California § 31220 - It shall be a violation of this division for any franchisor, directly or indirect
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 31220 — It shall be a violation of this division for any franchisor, directly or indirect, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31220. It shall be a violation of this division for any franchisor, directly or indirect
It shall be a violation of this division for any franchisor, directly or indirectly, through any officer, agent or employee, to restrict or inhibit the right of franchisees to join a trade association or to prohibit the right of free association among franchisees for any lawful purposes. Notwithstanding Section 31410, a violation of this section shall not constitute a crime.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 31220
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 31220 cover?
Section 31220 ("It shall be a violation of this division for any franchisor, directly or indirect") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 31220?
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