Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01605:reg:26
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01605
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 26
Character Range: 47435–48255

26  Statements with respect to disclosure document and this Code
  A franchisor must not:
 (a) enter into a franchise agreement; or
 (b) renew or transfer a franchise agreement; or
 (c) extend the term or scope of a franchise agreement; or
 (d) enter into an agreement to:
 (i) enter into a franchise agreement; or
 (ii) renew or transfer a franchise agreement; or
 (iii) extend the term or scope of a franchise agreement;
unless the franchisor has received from the franchisee or prospective franchisee (as the case requires):
 (e) a written statement that the franchisee or prospective franchisee has received, read and had a reasonable opportunity to understand the disclosure document and this Code; or
 (f) a written notice under subsection 23(4) or 24(4) (as the case requires).
Civil penalty: 600 penalty units.