As of what date was the Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Document effective in South Dakota?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EXHIBIT H TO AUGUSTA FRANCHISE LLC FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT
State Effective Dates
The following states have franchise laws that require that the Franchise Disclosure Document be registered or filed with the states, or be exempt from registration: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
This document is effective and may be used in the following states, where the document is filed, registered, or exempt from registration, as of the Effective Date stated below:
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit H, titled "State Effective Dates," indicates that the document is effective and may be used in South Dakota. However, the excerpt does not provide the specific effective date for South Dakota.
Prospective Augusta Lawn Care franchisees should note that while the document's general issuance date is April 15, 2025, the actual effective date in South Dakota could be different due to state-specific registration or filing requirements. This means that the franchisor has met the requirements to offer franchises in South Dakota, but the exact date when they were cleared to do so is not specified in this section.
To determine the precise effective date, it is recommended that prospective franchisees review Exhibit H in its entirety within the FDD or contact Augusta Lawn Care directly. Understanding the effective date is crucial because it marks the point from which the franchisor can legally offer and sell franchises in that state.