HB 1139 Summary

• Adds a new section to North Dakota Century Code chapter 51-19 regarding franchisor-franchisee liability protection.

• Establishes that franchisees and their employees are not considered employees of the franchisor under North Dakota law.

• Applies regardless of any other provision of law or voluntary agreements between the U.S. Department of Labor and a franchisee.

• Passed the House 79-12 and the Senate 45-1 during the 2017 legislative session.