Regarding Bang Cookies franchises in Maryland, under what condition is each provision of an amendment effective?

According to Bang Cookies' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Maryland amendment specifies the conditions for its provisions to be effective. Each provision within the amendment becomes effective only to the extent that the jurisdictional requirements of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law are independently satisfied, without relying on the amendment itself.

In simpler terms, this means that for any part of the amendment to be valid and enforceable, it must already comply with Maryland's franchise laws, regardless of what the amendment states. This ensures that the amendment does not override or weaken any protections provided to franchisees under Maryland law.

This condition protects the franchisee by ensuring that the franchisor cannot use the amendment to circumvent existing Maryland franchise laws. It reinforces that the franchisee's rights under Maryland law are upheld independently of any modifications made by the amendment. A prospective Bang Cookies franchisee in Maryland should understand this provision to ensure their rights are fully protected under state law.