Minnesota Franchise Law
Registration Status:
Franchise Registration State
Relevant State Franchise Law(s):
Minnesota Franchise Act. Also refer to the FTC Franchise Rule.
Relevant Registration Entity:
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Useful Links:
Minnesota Department of Commerce and the Minnesota Department of Revenue
Statutes relevant to Minnesota franchise law:
Statute 80C.02 – Registration Requirement
Statute 80C.04 – Application for Registration
Statute 80C.05 – Registration Provisions
Statute 80C.06 – Public Offering Statement
Statute 80C.07 – Amendment of Registration
Statute 80C.08 – Annual Report
Statute 80C.10 – Books, Records and Accounts
Statute 80C.11 – Opinions, Appraisals, and Reports
Statute 80C.12 – Denial, Suspension or Revocation of Registrations or Exemptions
Statute 80C.13 – Prohibited Practices
Statute 80C.14 – Unfair Practices
Statute 80C.144 – Exempt Motor Fuel Franchises; Alternative Compliance
Statute 80C.145 – Motor Fuel Franchises; Right of Survivorship
Statute 80C.146 – Elimination of Service Bays Prohibited
Statute 80C.147 – Change in Ownership
Statute 80C.15 – Repealed Statute Summarized
Statute 80C.16 – Enforcement; Penalties and Remedies
Statute 80C.17 - Civil Liability
Statute 80C.18 – Administrative Pronouncements
Statute 80C.19 – Scope of Sections 80C.01 to 80C.22
Statute 80C.20 – Service of Process
Statute 80C.22 – Commissioner’s Duties
Statute 80C.30 – Burglar Alarm Franchises
