Vermont lawmakers hear DFR briefing on franchising; committee to gather more data before pursuing regulation The Vermont House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development on Jan. 6 heard Department of Financial Regulation Commissioner Kai Samson and policy director Joe Valente describe limited Vermont-specific complaints about franchise agreements, explain two policy pathways (registration or banning specific contract clauses), and recommend collecting more data and inviting the Secretary of State and Attorney General to brief the committee before taking regulatory action.

Vermont lawmakers are navigating the complex world of franchise agreements, facing a lack of local data and considering new regulations to protect franchisees.

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