523H.12 Independent sourcing. 1. Except as provided in subsection 2, a franchisor shall allow a franchisee to obtain equipment, fixtures, supplies, and services used in the establishment and operation of thefranchised business from sources of the franchisee’s choosing, provided that such goodsand services meet standards as to their nature and quality promulgated by the franchisor. 2. Subsection 1 of this section does not apply to reasonable quantities of inventory goods or services, including display and sample items, that the franchisor requires the franchiseeto obtain from the franchisor or its affiliate, but only if the goods or services are central tothe franchised business and either are actually manufactured or produced by the franchisoror its affiliate, or incorporate a trade secret owned by the franchisor or its affiliate. 92 Acts, ch 1134, §12 Sat Dec 23 01:02:45 2023 Iowa Code 2024, Section 523H.12 (14, 0)
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