Malaysia legislation

Section 9

of FRANCHISE (AMENDMENT) ACT 2020

Section 9

“Period of effectiveness

The principal Act is amended by inserting after section 10

the following sections:

“Renewal of registration of franchise 10a.  (1)  A franchisor may apply to the Registrar for renewal of the registration of franchise by submitting an application in such form as may be determined by the Registrar together with the prescribed fee within thirty days from the expiration date of such registration.

(2)

An approval for the application made under subsection (1)

may be subject to such conditions as the Registrar may impose.

(3)

Upon approving the application under subsection (1), the Registrar may require the applicant to pay such amount of fee as may be prescribed.

(4)

Section 10 shall apply to the period of effectiveness of the registration of franchise which is renewed under this section.

Display of registration of franchise 10b.  (1)  A franchisor or franchisee shall at all times display the registration of franchise in a conspicuous position at the place where the franchisor or franchisee carries on his business.

(2)

Any franchisor or franchisee who fails to comply with subsection (1) commits an offence.”.

Amendment of section 11