Interpretive and policy statements from the Division of Securities.
Interpretive and Policy Statements
| Number | Date | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| FIS-09 | 11/01/2023 | Disclosure of Franchise Fees |
| FIS-08 | 06/08/2015 | Financial statement requirements for experienced franchisors seeking exemption from franchise registration |
| FIS-04 | 03/13/2020 | Provisions in franchise agreements setting the site of arbitration, mediation, and/or litigation |
| FIS-03 | 01/01/1991 | Termination Of A Franchise |
| FIS-02 | 11/12/1991 | Restrictions On Transfer Of Franchises |
| FIS-01 | 01/01/1991 | Subfranchisor Registration Requirements |
| FPS-06 | 07/28/1991 | Franchise Broker |
Repealed Interpretive and Policy Statements
In light of adoption of amendments to the franchise registration rules set forth in chapter 460-80 WAC that address the subject matter of several policy and interpretive statements, the Department of Financial Institutions repealed the following policy and interpretive statements under the Franchise Investment Protection Act, chapter 19.100 RCW:
- Franchise Act Interpretive Statement No. 05 – Trade Shows and Advertising
- Franchise Act Interpretive Statement No. 06 – Franchise Advertising on the Internet
- Franchise Act Policy Statement No. 1 – Franchisor/Franchisee Relationship Disclosure Requirements
- Franchise Act Policy Statement No. 2 – Requests for Interpretive and No-Action Letters
- Franchise Act Policy Statement No. 3 – Surety Bonds in Lieu of an Impound
- Franchise Act Policy Statement No. 5 – Filing Date Determination
- Franchise Act Policy Statement No. 7 – Franchise Offerings on the Internet
See: Notice of Repeal