§ 19-28.1-15. Waivers void.
A condition, stipulation, or provision requiring a franchisee to waive compliance with, or relieving a person of, a duty of liability imposed by or a right provided by this act or a rule or order under this act is void. An acknowledgement provision, disclaimer or integration clause, or a provision having a similar effect in a franchise agreement, does not negate or act to remove from judicial review any statement, misrepresentations, or action that would violate this act or a rule or order under this act. This section shall not affect the settlement of disputes, claims or civil lawsuits arising or brought under this act.
History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 395, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 19 - Financial Institutions
Chapter 19-28.1 - Franchise Investment Act
Section 19-28.1-1. - Short title.
Section 19-28.1-2. - Legislative intent.
Section 19-28.1-3. - Definitions.
Section 19-28.1-4. - Scope and applicability.
Section 19-28.1-5. - Registration of franchises.
Section 19-28.1-6. - Exemption from registration.
Section 19-28.1-7. - Out-of-state exemption.
Section 19-28.1-8. - Delivery requirements.
Section 19-28.1-9. - General registration provisions.
Section 19-28.1-10. - Negotiated changes permitted.
Section 19-28.1-11. - Change in information.
Section 19-28.1-12. - Advertising.
Section 19-28.1-13. - Books and records.
Section 19-28.1-14. - Jurisdiction and venue.
Section 19-28.1-15. - Waivers void.
Section 19-28.1-16. - Franchisee’s right to associate.
Section 19-28.1-17. - Fraudulent, deceptive and prohibited practices.
Section 19-28.1-18. - Enforcement.
Section 19-28.1-19. - Summary action.
Section 19-28.1-20. - Criminal prosecution.
Section 19-28.1-21. - Private civil actions.
Section 19-28.1-22. - Period of limitation.
Section 19-28.1-23. - No other civil liability.
Section 19-28.1-24. - Burden of proof.
Section 19-28.1-25. - Hearings and judicial review.
Section 19-28.1-26. - Powers of director.
Section 19-28.1-27. - Rules, orders, forms and interpretive opinions.
Section 19-28.1-28. - Service of process.
Section 19-28.1-30. - Appropriation.
Section 19-28.1-31. - Cooperation with other agencies or organizations.
Section 19-28.1-32. - Filing of documents.