(a) (1) This subchapter applies only to a franchise entered into, renewed, or transferred after March 4, 1977, the performance of which contemplates or requires the franchise to establish or maintain a place of business within the State of Arkansas.(2) To the fullest extent permitted by the United States Constitution and the Arkansas Constitution, this subsection is intended to apply to a franchise:(A) In existence on August 1, 2023; and(B) Granted, renewed, or transferred after August 1, 2023.
(1) This subchapter applies only to a franchise entered into, renewed, or transferred after March 4, 1977, the performance of which contemplates or requires the franchise to establish or maintain a place of business within the State of Arkansas.
(2) To the fullest extent permitted by the United States Constitution and the Arkansas Constitution, this subsection is intended to apply to a franchise:(A) In existence on August 1, 2023; and(B) Granted, renewed, or transferred after August 1, 2023.
(A) In existence on August 1, 2023; and
(B) Granted, renewed, or transferred after August 1, 2023.
(b) This subchapter does not apply to those business relations, actions, transactions, or franchises subject to § 4-72-401 et seq. and § 4-72-501 et seq. or to any franchise for which the initial franchise fee paid by the franchisee or franchise owner to the franchisor does not exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) and the initial term of the franchise does not exceed one (1) year.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, this subchapter applies to the relationship between a wholesaler and a supplier of wine, spirits, beer, nonalcoholic beverages, or any other alcoholic beverage regardless of the initial franchise fee, if any, or initial term of the franchise.