Retail service stations: Before entering into any marketing agreement with any prospective retail dealer, or before transferring any marketing agreement or interest therein to any prospective transferee, distributors or transferor retail dealers must disclose information regarding previous retail dealers and the existence of any present commitments, negotiations or plans for the future disposition of the location. District of Columbia Code, 1981, Title 10, Chapter 2, Section 10-222.

Covers Franchises and Business Opportunities: The District of Columbia Consumer Protection Procedures Law expressly covers franchises and business opportunities. Included in the definition of "goods and services" are "franchises, business opportunities, and consumer services of all types." The statute prohibits, among other acts, passing off goods or services; misrepresenting the source, sponsorship, or affiliation of another; falsely claiming the quality, grade, or style of goods or services; and making or enforcing unconscionable terms of sales or leases. A "consumer" suffering damages as a result of a violation may bring an action for actual damages, treble damages, reasonable attorneys' fees, punitive damages, and any other relief deemed proper. District of Columbia Code, 1981, Title 28, Chapter 39, Sections 28-3901 through 28-3908.