Cal. Business and Professions Code § 20040.5 : California Business And Professions Code — Special Business Regulations — Franchise Relations — Venue Of Disputes — Provision restricting venue to forum outside state void Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session A provision in a franchise agreement restricting venue to a forum outside this state is void with respect to any claim arising under or relating to a franchise agreement involving a franchise business operating within this state. Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 20040.5