Arkansas Code
Subchapter 2 - Arkansas Franchise Practices Act
§ 4-72-203. Applicability of subchapter

This subchapter applies only to a franchise entered into, renewed, or transferred after March 4, 1977, the performance of which contemplates or requires the franchise to establish or maintain a place of business within the State of Arkansas. However, the provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to those business relations, actions, transactions, or franchises subject to the provisions of § 4-72-401 et seq. and § 4-72-501 et seq., or which are subject to the Federal Trade Commission regulations, “Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising and Business Opportunity Ventures”, 16 C.F.R. 436.1 et seq.