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2020 SESSION

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HB 1550 Franchises; covenants not to compete.

Introduced by: Glenn R. Davis | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Franchises; covenants not to compete. Declares that any covenant not to compete executed on or after July 1, 2020, between a franchisor and any of its franchisees that restricts the ability of a former franchisee to conduct a business that will compete with the franchisor or another of its franchisees is void unless the franchisor or other franchisee has conducted such a business within 150 miles of the former franchisee's authorized area at any time during the 12 months preceding the termination or expiration of the former franchisee's franchise. A former franchisee that suffers damages as a result of a violation may bring an action against its former franchisor. Violations are also subject to imposition of civil penalties by the State Corporation Commission.

FULL TEXT

• 01/10/20  House: Presented and ordered printed 20104314D  pdf | impact statement

AMENDMENTS

• House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

HISTORY

• 01/10/20  House: Presented and ordered printed 20104314D
• 01/10/20  House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
• 01/23/20  House: Tabled in Labor and Commerce (15-Y 6-N)