# 16 CFR § 436.10: Other laws and rules

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-436.10

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 CFR § 436.10
- **Heading:** Other laws and rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 16—Commercial Practices > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER D—TRADE REGULATION RULES > PART 436—DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS CONCERNING FRANCHISING > Subpart G—Other Provisions

## Text

(a) The Commission does not approve or express any opinion on the legality of any matter a franchisor may be required to disclose by part 436. Further, franchisors may have additional obligations to impart material information to prospective franchisees outside of the disclosure document under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. The Commission intends to enforce all applicable statutes and rules.
(b) The FTC does not intend to preempt the franchise practices laws of any state or local government, except to the extent of any inconsistency with part 436. A law is not inconsistent with part 436 if it affords prospective franchisees equal or greater protection, such as registration of disclosure documents or more extensive disclosures.

## Nearby sections

- [16 CFR § 436.1 § 436.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-436.1.md)
- [16 CFR § 436.2 § 436.2 Obligation to furnish documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-436.2.md)
- [16 CFR § 436.3 § 436.3 Cover page.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-436.3.md)
- [16 CFR § 436.4 § 436.4 Table of contents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-436.4.md)
- [16 CFR § 436.5 § 436.5 Disclosure items.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-436.5.md)
- [16 CFR § 436.6 § 436.6 Instructions for preparing disclosure documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-436.6.md)
- [16 CFR § 436.7 § 436.7 Instructions for updating disclosures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-436.7.md)
- [16 CFR § 436.8 § 436.8 Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-436.8.md)
- [16 CFR § 436.9 § 436.9 Additional prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-436.9.md)
- [16 CFR § 436.10 § 436.10 Other laws and rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-436.10.md)
- [16 CFR § 436.11 § 436.11 Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-436.11.md)

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