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§ 87-306. Act, how cited.
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Sections 87-301 to 87-306 may be cited as the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
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§ 87-401. Legislative intent.
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The Legislature says franchise distribution and sales affect the state and that the relationship and responsibilities of franchisors and franchisees need to be defined.
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§ 87-402. Terms, defined.
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This provision defines key franchise terms and related concepts, including franchise, franchisor, franchisee, franchise fee, place of business, good cause, and noncompete agreement.
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§ 87-403. Franchise; sections, applicable; when.
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These sections apply only to certain franchises that require a Nebraska place of business and meet stated sales thresholds.
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§ 87-404. Franchise; termination, cancellation, or failure to renew; notice; when; good cause; noncompete agreement; reform; when; franchisor; duties.
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A franchisor must give advance written notice before ending, canceling, or not renewing a franchise, and must have good cause.
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§ 87-405. Franchisee; transfer, assign, or sell franchise or interest therein; notice; contents; franchisor; approval required.
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A franchisee must give the franchisor written certified-mail notice before transferring, assigning, or selling a franchise or interest in it.
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§ 87-406. Prohibited practices; enumerated.
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A franchisor may not use several specified practices that restrict franchisees, alter management without written good cause, or impose unlawful terms in related agreements.
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§ 87-407. Sections; applicability.
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Sections 87-401 to 87-410 do not apply to franchises that are subject to another Nebraska statute.
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§ 87-408. Action by franchisee; defense.
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A franchisor may use noncompliance by the franchisee as a defense in certain actions.
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§ 87-409. Franchisee; action to recover damages; injunction; costs.
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A franchisee may sue its franchisor for violating sections 87-401 to 87-410 and may recover damages; injunctive relief may also be available when appropriate.
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§ 87-410. Act, how cited.
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Sections 87-401 to 87-410 are known as the Franchise Practices Act and may be cited by that name.
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§ 87-411. Motor fuel franchises; death of franchisee; effect.
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Motor fuel franchise agreements end when the franchisee dies, but the franchisor must grant a one-year trial lease and franchise agreement to a designated, qualified successor if the notice and five-year conditions are met.
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§ 87-412. Designation of successor in interest; rights; notice of election to operate franchise.
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A franchisee may name one primary and one alternate successor in interest. The alternate loses rights if the primary exercises them, and must give notice within 45 days after the franchisee’s death if the alternate wants to take over the franchise.
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§ 87-413. Successor in interest; trial lease and franchise agreement; procedure.
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A qualifying successor in interest may enter a one-year trial lease and franchise agreement, must give written notice within 21 days after the franchisee’s death, and must provide required business and credit information.
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§ 87-414. Applicability of sections.
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Sections 87-411 to 87-414 apply to franchise agreements that existed on September 6, 1985, and to franchise agreements executed or renewed on or after that date.
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§ 87-501. Act, how cited.
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Sections 87-501 to 87-507 are named the Trade Secrets Act and may be cited by that name.
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§ 87-502. Terms, defined.
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This provision defines key trade secret terms such as improper means, misappropriation, person, and trade secret.
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§ 87-503. Misappropriation; injunction; royalty; affirmative acts.
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A court may enjoin actual or threatened misappropriation and, in some cases, may require a reasonable royalty or order affirmative acts to protect a trade secret.
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§ 87-504. Misappropriation; damages.
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A complainant may recover damages for misappropriation, unless a prior material and prejudicial change of position makes monetary recovery inequitable.
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§ 87-505. Court proceedings; preserve secrecy.
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In Trade Secrets Act cases, the court must use reasonable means to keep an alleged trade secret secret, and disclosure in the proceeding does not count as abandonment.
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