What certifications are required regarding Anti-Terrorism Laws for a Card My Yard franchise?
Card_My_Yard Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"Anti-Terrorism Laws" means Executive Order 13224 issued by the President of the United States, the Terrorism Sanctions Regulations (Title 31, Part 595 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations), the Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations (Title 31, Part 597 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations), the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (Title 31, Part 515 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations), the USA PATRIOT Act, and all other present and future federal, state and locallaws, ordinances, regulations, policies,lists and any other requirements of any Governmental Authority (including, without limitation, the United States Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control) addressing or in any way relating to terrorist acts and acts of war.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 84–259)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Card My Yard Franchise Disclosure Document defines "Anti-Terrorism Laws" as encompassing various U.S. laws, regulations, and executive orders related to terrorism. These include Executive Order 13224, Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations, Cuban Assets Control Regulations, the USA PATRIOT Act, and any other federal, state, and local requirements from governmental authorities, such as the United States Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control. However, the document does not explicitly state that a franchisee needs to obtain specific certifications related to Anti-Terrorism Laws.
Item 23, which contains definitions, does not list any required certifications. However, it is important to note that the franchisee is responsible for obtaining all approvals, clearances, permits, licenses, and certifications required for the lawful construction or remodeling and operation of the Card My Yard business. The franchisee must also certify in writing to Card My Yard that they have obtained all necessary items and that the insurance coverage specified in Section XIII of the agreement is in full force and effect. Card My Yard may request copies of all such approvals, clearances, permits, licenses, and certifications.
While the FDD defines Anti-Terrorism Laws, it does not specify any particular certifications a Card My Yard franchisee must obtain to comply with these laws. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Card My Yard regarding any specific certifications, training, or compliance measures required to adhere to Anti-Terrorism Laws during the establishment and operation of their franchise.