Cal. Corp. Code § 31526

(a) It is unlawful for a franchise broker to communicate with a prospective franchisee about investing in a franchise opportunity that is subject to registration pursuant to this division unless the franchise broker first provides to the prospective franchisee a copy of the completed Uniform Franchise Broker Disclosure Document.
(b) A franchise broker may provide the Uniform Franchise Broker Disclosure Document to a prospective franchisee through electronic means, subject to any requirements or conditions imposed by the commissioner.