(a) Generally. If a franchisee's performance of any of the terms, conditions, obligations, or requirements of the franchise is prevented or impaired due to any cause beyond the franchisee's reasonable control, the inability to perform shall be excused and penalties or sanctions may not be imposed. The franchisee shall notify the Information Technology Officer in writing within 30 days of its discovery of the occurrence of an event beyond its reasonable control.
(b) Scope of "force majeure". Causes beyond a franchisee's reasonable control include acts of god and civil emergencies. The County and the franchisee may further define "causes beyond a franchisee's reasonable control" or "force majeure" in the franchise agreement.
(Bill No. 54-06)