553.76 Waivers of compliance void. Any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with any provision of this chapter or any rule or order under this chapter is void. This section does not affect the settlement of disputes, claims or civil lawsuits arising or brought under this chapter.History: 1971 c. 241; 1987 a. 381; 1995 a. 364.A contractual choice-of-forum clause was void under this section. Lulling v. Barnaby’s Family Inns, Inc. 482 F. Supp. 318 (1980).
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