4(1)A franchisee may associate with other franchisees and may form or join an organization of franchisees.

4(2)A franchisor and a franchisor’s associate shall not interfere with, prohibit or restrict, by contract or otherwise, a franchisee from forming or joining an organization of franchisees or from associating with other franchisees.

4(3)A franchisor and a franchisor’s associate shall not, directly or indirectly, penalize, attempt to penalize or threaten to penalize a franchisee for exercising any right under this section.

4(4)A provision in a franchise agreement or other agreement relating to a franchise that purports to interfere with, prohibit or restrict a franchisee from exercising any right under this section is void.

4(5)If a franchisor or a franchisor’s associate contravenes this section, the franchisee has a right of action for damages against the franchisor or franchisor’s associate, as the case may be.