523H.2 Applicability.
This chapter applies to a new or existing franchise that is operated in the state of Iowa. For purposes of this chapter, the franchise is operated in this state only if the premises from which the franchise is operated is physically located in this state. For purposes of this chapter, a franchise including marketing rights in or to this state, is deemed to be operated in this state only if the franchisee’s principal business office is physically located in this state. This chapter does not apply to a franchise solely because an agreement relating to the franchise provides that the agreement is subject to or governed by the laws of this state. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to any existing or future contracts between Iowa franchisors and franchisees who operate franchises located out of state.
92 Acts, ch 1134, §2; 95 Acts, ch 117, §1
Referred to in §523H.2A, 537A.10
Structure Iowa Code
Section 523H.2 - Applicability.
Section 523H.2A - Applicability — limitation.
Section 523H.3 - Jurisdiction and nonjudicial resolution of disputes.
Section 523H.4 - Waivers void.
Section 523H.5 - Transfer of franchise.
Section 523H.6 - Encroachment.
Section 523H.8 - Nonrenewal of a franchise.
Section 523H.9 - Franchisee’s right to associate.
Section 523H.10 - Duty of good faith.
Section 523H.11 - Repurchase of assets.
Section 523H.12 - Independent sourcing.
Section 523H.13 - Private civil action.
Section 523H.14 - Choice of law.
Section 523H.15 - Construction with other law.