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The trigger includes Utah residents
Section 13-15-201(2) addresses a franchise to be located in Utah or offered/sold to a Utah resident. An out-of-state outlet does not remove the resident branch.
The notice states substantial federal Franchise Rule compliance and includes the required applicant, brand, address and public identification information. The actual seller and qualifying conditions still matter.
Three dates under the section effective May 6, 2026
| Event | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Receipt issued | Valid for one year from issue. |
| Renewal | Compliance at least 30 days before expiry. |
| Filed information becomes incorrect/incomplete | Update within 30 days of that event, not just at annual renewal. |
The general business-opportunity route differs
Section 201(2)(c) directs those not qualifying for the franchise notice to subsection (1), with its own disclosure content and ten-business-day purchaser-delivery provisions.
Neither receipt is state approval. Independently applicable federal FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document) delivery remains separate from the Utah receipt.
Scope
- Actual seller, resident/location facts and compliance conditions are not determined. This does not complete every filing, disclosure or operating requirement.
Next step
Establish the qualifying route and obtain proof of notice receipt before the covered offer; use issue and information-change dates for their separate duties.
Sources & review notes
Utah Legislature
Passage, dates and research notes
primary · §13-15-201(2), (5)–(7)
Before a person offers for sale or sells a franchise
Complete section read; official heading states effective May 6, 2026.
Utah Legislature
Passage, dates and research notes
primary · §§ 13-15-102,201–203,301–303
A proof of disclosure receipt or a proof of notice receipt does not constitute an approval
Complete current chapter read, including 2026 changes to §§201 and 303. An agency overview search result retained older section numbering; current statute controls.
Detailed rule records (2)
Section 13-15-201(2) requires proof of notice receipt before offering or selling a franchise located in Utah or to a Utah resident. The receipt lasts one year; renewal compliance is due at least 30 days before expiry. Incorrect or incomplete filing information must be updated within 30 days.
Utah §13-15-201, effective May 6, 2026Section 13-15-201(6)–(7) states that proof of notice/disclosure receipt is not state approval or endorsement. Those not qualifying for the franchise notice route are subject to the disclosure filing route under subsection (1).
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