What is the definition of 'Anti-Terrorism Laws' that Dollar Rent A Car franchisees must comply with?
Dollar_Rent_A_Car Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- You are required to assure and must represent and warrant to us that none of your property or interests is subject to being "blocked" under any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws and that you are not otherwise in violation of any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws. "Anti-Terrorism Laws" are U.S. Executive Order 13224 issued by the President of the United States, the USA Patriot Act, USA Freedom Act, and all other present and future Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, lists and any other requirements of any governmental authority addressing or in any way relating to terrorist acts and acts of war.
The text of the USA Freedom Act is available at https://www.congress.gov/114/plaws/publ23/PLAW-114publ23.pdf and the text of U.S.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 9–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dollar Rent A Car Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must warrant that their property is not subject to being "blocked" under any Anti-Terrorism Laws and that they are not in violation of any Anti-Terrorism Laws. These laws are defined as U.S. Executive Order 13224, the USA Patriot Act, USA Freedom Act, and all other present and future Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, lists and any other requirements of any governmental authority addressing or relating to terrorist acts and acts of war.
This means that as a Dollar Rent A Car franchisee, you must ensure compliance with all anti-terrorism legislation at the federal, state, and local levels. This includes staying up-to-date with any changes to these laws and implementing policies and procedures to prevent any violations.
The FDD also provides website links to the text of the USA Freedom Act and U.S. Executive Order 13224. Franchisees should consult legal counsel to ensure full compliance with all applicable Anti-Terrorism Laws. Failure to comply with these laws could result in significant penalties and legal repercussions for the franchisee.