10 Franchisee or prospective franchisee to give advice to franchisor before entering into franchise agreement
(1) The franchisor must not:
(a) enter into a franchise agreement; or
(b) renew or transfer a franchise agreement; or
(c) extend the term or scope of a franchise agreement; or
(d) enter into an agreement to:
(i) enter into a franchise agreement; or
(ii) renew or transfer a franchise agreement; or
(iii) extend the term or scope of a franchise agreement; or
(e) receive a non‑refundable payment (whether of money or of other valuable consideration) under a franchise agreement or an agreement to enter into a franchise agreement;
unless the franchisor has received from the franchisee or prospective franchisee a written statement that the franchisee or prospective franchisee has received, read and had a reasonable opportunity to understand the disclosure document and this code.