60-1401.19.

Franchise, defined.

Franchise means a contract between two or more persons when all of the following conditions are included:

(1) A commercial relationship of definite duration or continuing indefinite duration is involved;

(2) The franchisee is granted the right to offer and sell motor vehicles manufactured or distributed by the franchisor;

(3) The franchisee, as an independent business, constitutes a component of the franchisor's distribution system;

(4) The operation of the franchisee's business is substantially associated with the franchisor's trademark, service mark, trade name, advertising, or other commercial symbol designating the franchisor; and

(5) The operation of the franchisee's business is substantially reliant on the franchisor for the continued supply of motor vehicles, parts, and accessories.