A franchisor shall not restrict a franchisee from associating with other franchisees or from participating in a trade association, or retaliate against a franchisee for engaging in these activities.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 19-28.1-16
Franchisee’s right to associate
Known as the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act
The act spans §§ 19-28.1-1 to 19-28.1-9 (34 sections).
P.L. 1993, ch. 395, § 2.
Official source: Rhode Island General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Rhode Island statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.