Title XIII, COMMERCE (Ch. 505 - 554I)

A person who violates a provision of this chapter or order issued under this chapter is liable for damages caused by the violation, including, but not limited to, costs and reasonable attorneys’ and experts’ fees, and subject to other appropriate relief including injunctive and o…

A condition, stipulation, or provision requiring the application of the law of another state in lieu of this chapter is void. 92 Acts, ch 1134, §14

This chapter does not limit any liability that may exist under another statute or at common law. Prior law governs all actions based on facts occurring before July 1, 1992. 92 Acts, ch 1134, §15

This chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes. 92 Acts, ch 1134, §16

If any provision or clause of this chapter or any application of this chapter to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, a…

This chapter applies to a new or existing franchise that is operated in the state of Iowa. For purposes of this chapter , the franchise is operated in this state only if the premises from which the franchise is operated is physically located in this state. For purposes of this ch…

1. Notwithstanding section 523H.2 , this chapter does not apply to a franchise agreement which is entered into on or after July 1, 2000. A franchise agreement which is entered into on or after July 1, 2000, shall be subject to section 537A.10 . 2. This chapter shall govern all ac…

1. A provision in a franchise agreement restricting jurisdiction to a forum outside this state is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under this chapter . 2. A civil action or proceeding arising out of a franchise may be commenced wherever jurisdiction over the par…

A condition, stipulation, or provision requiring a franchisee to waive compliance with or relieving a person of a duty or liability imposed by or a right provided by this chapter or a rule or order under this chapter is void. This section shall not affect the settlement of disput…

1. A franchisee may transfer the franchised business and franchise to a transferee, provided that the transferee satisfies the reasonable current qualifications of the franchisor for new franchisees. For the purposes of this section , a reasonable current qualification for a new …

1. If a franchisor develops, or grants to a franchisee the right to develop, a new outlet or location which sells essentially the same goods or services under the same trademark, service mark, trade name, logotype, or other commercial symbol as an existing franchisee and the new …

1. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter , a franchisor shall not terminate a franchise prior to the expiration of its term except for good cause. For purposes of this section , “good cause” is cause based upon a legitimate business reason. “Good cause” includes the failur…

1. A franchisor shall not refuse to renew a franchise unless both of the following apply: a. The franchisee has been notified of the franchisor’s intent not to renew at least six months prior to the expiration date or any extension of the franchise agreement. b. Any of the follow…

A franchisor shall not restrict a franchisee from associating with other franchisees or from participating in a trade association, and shall not retaliate against a franchisee for engaging in these activities. 92 Acts, ch 1134, §9