the original franchise agreement provides a religious day operation requirement;
(b)
the franchisee agrees through a renewal or an amendment to the franchise agreement to a religious day operation requirement; or
(c)
the franchisor and the franchisee enter into a franchise agreement to develop an additional franchise location that contains a religious day operation requirement.
(3)
The protections provided in Subsection (1) are not transferable.
(4)
If a court with jurisdiction finds reasonable cause to believe that a franchisor violated Subsection (1), the court may order:
(a)
actual damages, reasonable attorney fees, and costs to the franchisee;
(b)
a permanent or temporary injunction, a temporary restraining order, or other appropriate order; and
(c)
civil penalties against the franchisor in an amount not exceeding:
(i)
$10,000 for a first violation;
(ii)
$25,000 for a second violation within three years after the day on which the franchisee filed the complaint for the first violation; or
(iii)
$50,000 for a violation subsequent to a second violation within five years after the day on which the franchisee filed the complaint for the first violation.
Section 13-75-201 ("Franchisee religious day operation protection.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. 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 Utah § 13-75-201?
A common citation format is "Utah Code § 13-75-201" (Utah). 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 Utah law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Utah official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Utah attorney.
How does Utah § 13-75-201 apply to my situation?
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