Section 18003.8 Of Chapter 1. Definitions From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 13. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1.
18003.8
. "Franchise" means a written agreement between two or more
persons having all of the following conditions:
(a) A commercial relationship of definite duration or continuing
indefinite duration.
(b) The franchisee is granted the right to offer, and sell at
retail, new manufactured homes, mobilehomes, or commercial coaches
manufactured or distributed by the franchisor.
(c) The franchisee constitutes a component of the franchisor's
distribution system.
(d) The operation of the franchisee's business is substantially
associated with the franchisor's trademark, trade name, advertising,
or other commercial symbol designating the franchisor, as determined
by the department.
(e) The operation of a portion of the franchisee's business is
substantially reliant on the franchisor for a continued supply of new
manufactured homes, mobilehomes, or commercial coaches, parts, and
accessories, as determined by the department.