Florida § 686.409 - Compensation for inventory upon refusal to renew, termination of, or restriction on transfer of a franchise.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 686.409 — Compensation for inventory upon refusal to renew, termination of, or restriction on transfer of a franchise., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 686.409. Compensation for inventory upon refusal to renew, termination of, or restriction on transfer of a franchise.
It is unlawful for the manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, or franchisor, without due cause, to fail to renew a franchise on terms then equally available to all of its dealers, to terminate a franchise, or to restrict the transfer of a franchise unless the franchisee receives fair and reasonable compensation for the inventory of the business. As used in this section, the term “due cause” shall be construed in accordance with the definition of due cause contained in s. 686.413(3)(c)2.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 686.409 cover?
Section 686.409 ("Compensation for inventory upon refusal to renew, termination of, or restriction on transfer of a franchise.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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