Under what condition will the provisions of the Casiola FDD amendment be effective regarding the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law?

According to Casiola's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, each provision within the Maryland amendment will be effective only if the jurisdictional requirements of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law are independently satisfied, without relying on the amendment itself. This means that the amendment's clauses will only apply if they are already supported by Maryland law, ensuring that the amendment does not overstep or contradict existing legal requirements.

For a prospective Casiola franchisee in Maryland, this condition ensures that the amendment works in conjunction with, and not in place of, the state's franchise laws. It clarifies that the amendment is intended to supplement and align with Maryland law, providing additional protections or clarifications where needed, but not to create new legal grounds independently.

This condition also implies that franchisees should be aware of the existing Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, as the effectiveness of the amendment's provisions depends on it. Franchisees should consult with legal counsel to understand their rights and obligations under Maryland law, ensuring they can fully benefit from the protections offered by both the state law and the Casiola franchise agreement amendment.