Franchise Act 1998 · Updated to 1 Nov 2023 · Part VII · Enforcement
51. Additional powers
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to require the production of records, accounts, computerized data and documents kept by a franchisor, franchise broker or franchisee and to inspect, examine and copy any of them;
franchisor
“franchisor” means a person who grants a franchise to a franchisee and includes a master franchisee with regard to his relationship with a subfranchisee, unless stated otherwise in this Act;
to require the production of any identification document from any person in relation to any case or offence under this Act;
person
“person” includes a natural person, corporation, partnership, association, firm, joint venture or trust;
to make such inquiry as may be necessary to ascertain whether the provisions of this Act have been complied with.