BILL NUMBER: AB 1782 VETOED DATE: 09/22/2016 To the Members of the California State Assembly: I am returning Assembly Bill 1782 without my signature. This bill authorizes franchisors to exhibit at franchise trade shows without first registering with the Department of Business Oversight (Department).¦ Registration gives the Department the opportunity to review franchise disclosure documents and ensure that franchisors are providing accurate information to potential customers. Allowing unregistered franchisors to market at these events without verifying their eligibility to do business in California is a step in the wrong direction. Sincerely, Edmund G. Brown Jr.