Michigan · Statutes

Act Act-269-of-1974

34 sections

Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1501Short title; construction.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1502Definitions.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1503Additional definitions; burden of proof.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1504Arrangements between franchisor and franchisee to which act applicable; making offer or sale of franchise in state; accepting offer to sell in state; communication of acceptance.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1504aApplicability of act.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1504bFranchisee as sole employer.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1505Prohibited conduct in connection with offer, sale, or purchase of franchise.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1505aFranchise opportunities handbook.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1506Exemption of offer and sale of franchise from MCL 445.1507a and 445.1508; circumstances; compliance with MCL 445.1508.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1507aNotice required prior to offering for sale or selling franchise; fee; form and contents of notice; indorsement, return, and duration of notice; effect of compliance; penalty for failure to file notice; duty of franchisor with effective registration or exemption from registration; validity and enforceability of franchise documents; written notice of filing date and penalties; failure to notify franchisor.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1508Prospective franchisee to be provided copy of disclosure statement, notice, and proposed agreements; form and contents of disclosure statement; location and contents of notice.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1512Escrow of initial investment and other funds; time; surety bond; financial institution as escrow agent; release of escrowed funds; affidavit.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1513Conditions prohibiting offering for sale or selling franchise.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1519Filing change in information contained in notice.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1520Accounts of franchise sales; reports; examination of records.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1521Certain facts not to constitute finding or approval; representation inconsistent with section prohibited.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1522Service of process.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1523Untrue statement, omission, or failure to give notice of change.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1524Filing of advertisement or sales literature; exemption from liability.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1525Publication of false or misleading advertisement prohibited.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1527Void and unenforceable provisions.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1528Pyramid.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1531Liability for damages or rescission; basis of damages.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1532Joint and several liability.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1533Statute of limitations.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1534Civil liability; liability under other statute or common law.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1535Action by department for injunction, restitution, or compliance; restraining order; writ of mandamus; appointment of receiver or conservator; bond not required; costs; notice of action; opportunity to cease and desist or to confer with department; presumption of immediate and irreparable harm.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1536Investigations; statements under oath; administration of oaths and affirmations; subpoena; evidence; order requiring appearance; self-incrimination; perjury; contempt.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1538Violation; penalty; punishing crime under other statute.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1539Prohibited conduct equivalent to appointment of corporations and securities bureau as attorney for service of process; procedure for service of process.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1540Collection and disposition of fees and fines; detailed statement; fee for filing notice under MCL 445.1507a.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1541Rules.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1542Documents subject to MCL 15.231 to 15.246; publication of information; disclosure of information withheld from public inspection; evidence sought under subpoena.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1546Prior acts, offenses, rights, liabilities, penalties, forfeiture, or punishments not impaired or affected; transfer of records, personnel, and funds.