Illinois § 18
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.
Discrimination. It shall be an unfair franchise practice and a violation of this Act for any franchisor to unreasonably and materially discriminate between franchisees operating a franchised business located in this State in the charges offered or made for franchise fees, royalties, goods, services, equipment, rentals or advertising services, if such discrimination will cause competitive harm to a franchisee who competes with a franchisee that received the benefit of the discrimination, unless and to the extent that any classification of or discrimination between franchisees is: (a) based on franchises granted at different times, and such discrimination is reasonably related to such differences in time; (b) related to one or more programs for making franchises available to persons with insufficient capital, training, business experience or education, or lacking other qualifications; (c) related to local or regional experimentation with or variations in product or service lines or business formats or designs; (d) related to efforts by one or more franchisees to cure deficiencies in the operation of franchise businesses or defaults in franchise agreements; or (e) based on other reasonable distinctions considering the purposes of this Act and is not arbitrary. (Source: P.A. 85-551.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 18
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 18 cover?
Section 18 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. 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 Illinois § 18?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 18" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 18 apply to my situation?
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